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Hand Crafted Baule Ram Mask.  Zoomorphic. Stunning.  Cote d’Ivoire. Africa

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    The Baule are one of the Akan peoples who moved west to the Ivory Coast more than 200 years ago. They adopted masking traditions from their neighboring tribes such as the Guro, the Senufo and the Yaure.   During the 18th century, Baule queen, Aura Poku, was in… Continue reading

Brass Chinese Horoscope / Astrology / Calendar Cobra Statue with Chinese Signs, China

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Detail:  This is a great piece, obviously made for the Year of the Snake (or Sign of the Snake).  That could have been for 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, etc.  With a origination date near mid-1900’s, it might have been for 1953’s celebration of the Year of… Continue reading

Tibetan Censer / Incense Burner Vessel, Tibet

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Detail:  Bronze vessel with lid from Tibet and used in rituals for burning incense, wood and other medicinal substances.    Lots of detail such as dragons, birds, sheep and a wheel at the top.  This is much larger than other Tibetan vessels I have seen.
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