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Indian Subcontinent : India : Handicrafts : Pre 1910 item #1434483 (stock #1-1227)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
SOLD
Old tribal necklace, made of old glass beads of various colours, with a bronze ornament in the shape of a human head, indicating head-taking status in the tribe. North East India, Naga ethnic group. Length: around 36 cm. Very good condition. Provenance: 1) old European collection, 2) auction sale.
Indian Subcontinent : India : Sculpture : Pre 1700 item #1459196 (stock #1-1298)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€450.00
Head of a deity, probably one of the Hindu deities. However, the shape of the top of the head and the presence of a usnisa above the forehead may suggest that this is an early representation of the head of Buddha. The head is made of wood, with a beautiful dark brown crusty patina. India, 15th/16th century. Height: 21 cm. Very good condition despite a few age cracks.
Indian Subcontinent : India : Carvings : Pre 1910 item #1197665 (stock #895)
Intandane ltd
Sold to China - June 2013 售至中国 - 2013 年6月
A heavy densely carved hardwood Anglo Indian stand. This item was made in South West India, in either Karnataka or Maharashtra,probably during the late 19th or early 20th Century. Condition - good - no damages. 47.5cm (18.75inches) high; 43cm (17inches) wide.
Indian Subcontinent : India : Metalwork : Pre 1960 item #1403917
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
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A stunning pair of Himachal Pradesh bracelets with double Makara heads. Made of high grade silver (acid tested) with details in green and blue enamel. Finely engraved details. Inner size: 5,5 x 4 cm. Outer size 7,3 x 5,5 cm. Weight 361 gr. Very good condition. Provenance: Collection Baobab, Amsterdam, collected in situ in the 1980’s. Private collection Amsterdam.
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Ritual Objects : Pre 1920 item #1461394
Zentner Collection
$3,800.00
Antique Himalayan ritual dagger, phurba, carved of bone with skulls, makara and nagas. Phurba usually have three sides while this one is unusual in that it has two. The purpose of the phurba is it's ritual use to subdue the powers of evil and transform them into positive forces. The various elements of the phurba are symbolic - the lower part (or blade) represents "Method" and the handle represents "Wisdom"...
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Ritual Objects : Pre 1900 item #1461397
Zentner Collection
$4,000.00
Antique Himalayan lidded box for Buddhist ritual use. Cylindrical form with four feet. Decorated with mixed metal inlay of silver and copper. The sides with a central band of heads and skulls. The lid with double vajra motif and an outer band of intricately inlaid silver coils.

Age: 18th century

Dimensions: 4 1/2" high x 4" wide
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Carvings : Pre 1900 item #1461400
Zentner Collection
$2,500.00
Antique Himalayan mask of Bhairava carved of rock crystal with skulls and brows in gilt copper repousse. Bhairava, also known as "The Terrifying One" gained his reputation for having a wild and unpredictable nature when he cut off one of the five heads of the god, Brahma. Bhairava was generated out of the god Shiva when he became angry while listening to the vain boastings of Brahma. Bhairava, the furious aspect of Shiva is worshipped by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains...
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Ritual Objects : Pre 1900 item #1412795
Zentner Collection
$2,500.00
Antique Himalayan tall yak butter lamp. Made of hand hammered copper with gilt bronze applied details depicting Buddhist auspicious symbols. The butter would have melted and burned for a measured amount of time depending on the size and the amount in the lamp. A small hole in the bottom of the cup would have held a sort of wick to provide a long lasting light. Overall repouse details are in great detail. Original patina...
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Sculpture : Pre 1900 item #1463721
Zentner Collection
$2,000.00
Antique Himalayan small silver Buddha Sakyamuni seated in vajrasana position on a lotus throne. His feet are folded in his lap in vajraparyankasana and his right hand reaches down in bhumispara mudra. His expression is compassionate with downcast eyes and a slight smile. The bottom of the base is covered in copper.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 3 1/8" high x 2" wide x 1 5/8" deep
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Ritual Objects : Pre 1900 item #1463201
Zentner Collection
$975.00
Antique Himalayan tsha tsha (small votive plaque) depicting a red bodhisattva seated on a lotus throne. Tsha Tsha were cast of clay mixed with ground incense and sacred ash. They were dried in the sun and painted with polychrome pigments. Small votives like this one were left as offerings at spiritual sites along a pilgrim's route.

Age: 18th century

Dimensions: 3 3/4" high x 3 1/8" wide x 1 3/8" deep
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Ritual Objects : Pre 1800 item #1463202
Zentner Collection
$975.00
Antique Himalayan tsha tsha (small votive plaque) depicting White Tara seated on a lotus throne. White Tara (the Mother of all Buddhas) is worshipped as the embodiment of the maternal aspect of compassion. Her seven eyes allow her to see all suffering.
Tsha Tsha were cast of clay mixed with ground incense and sacred ash. They were dried in the sun and painted with polychrome pigments. Small votives like this one were left as offerings at spiritual sites along a pilgrim's route...
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Sculpture : Pre 1900 item #1444253 (stock #4205)
Galerie Hafner
$1,500
shipping included
A pierced fragment of an antique Tibetan or Nepalese torana, worked in copper repousse with remains of gilding and colors. Showing a caparisoned elephant with a snow lion on his back, lifting a deity riding on the mythical beast "sharabha". Condition: wear to gilding, slightly warped. Dimension: 36.5 cm high x 15 cm widw x 2.5 cm deep.
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Ritual Objects : Pre 1920 item #1414185
Zentner Collection
SOLD
Himalayan boxwood carved flaming scepter used as a ritual object with pointed end. Well-patinated Shamanic usage.

Ashby Collection, LA
18 1/4" L x 2 1/2" W x 1 1/4" D
Circa 1900s, turn of century
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Sculpture : Pre 1950 item #1006625 (stock #0568)
Korean Art and Antiques
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Indian Monkey Mask from Himachal Pradesh in the Himalayas. 11 inches, 28 cm.
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Carvings : Pre 1940 item #1383964 (stock #1-1102)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
SOLD
Mask with a curved shape showing highly stylized features. Wood, with fine glossy brown patina. Nepal, early 20th century. Height: 28.7 cm. Small and old accidents, otherwise very good condition. A rare type of Himalayan mask.
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #1408687 (stock #4A3B)
Lilly Parker Antiques, Inc.
$150.00
Himalayan Metal Chop with Brass Conch Shell Buddhist symbol inlaid, early 1900's, 1 3/4" high, 1/2" diameter-bottom, steel inlaid star design on the bottom, two(2) holes on the side mid section for the rope carrying on their belt. Some rust remain on the metal area.
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Sculpture : Pre 1960 item #1413285 (stock #1-1163)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
SOLD
Rare statue of a sitting female protector, her hands in praying posture. Eroded wood, fine patina. Nepal, mid 20th C. Height: 34 cm. Very good condition. NOTE: collected in 1974 by its former owner.
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Handicrafts : Pre 1950 item #1456982 (stock #1-1287)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€190.00
String instrument ("saranghi") made of wood, decorated on its top with a human figure. Fine dark brown glossy patina. Himalayan region, early 20th century. Height: 42 cm. The sarangi is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition. NOTE: collected in Nepal in 1974.
 
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