Yi Oracle Stick Container

Chinese: Folk Art: Utilitarian Accessories Pre 1940: item #1060151
2282

Intricately carved and rare fortune telling bamboo receptacle used for holding oracle sticks. I picked this up in a local market in Guangxi Province in China about 15 years and (in my opinion) is probably from a Yi group in Guizhou, to the north. The Zhuang, Yao and Miao are the most Sinicized of the minorities in this area. Most notably lacking on this piece are any signs of Chinese auspicious symbols or characters with the exception of the coin symbol (circle with square inside). The geo... Click for details

Colorful Painted Tibetan Ceremonial Drum

Chinese: Folk Art: Handicrafts Pre 1920: item #1052207
MS174

DESCRIPTION: An antique hand-painted ceremonial drum with vivid motifs of large flowers with curling green tendrils against a red ground. Both ends of the drum are covered in animal hide and secured with round-headed metal studs. This highly decorative drum makes a perfect little end table, or adds a touch of exotic to any décor. Very good condition with minor rubbing in spots. DIMENSIONS: 16 5/8” high (42.2 cm) x 15 5/8” diameter (39.6 cm).

Old Chinese or Sino-Tibetan Burlwood Everted Rim Bowl

Chinese: Folk Art: Utilitarian Accessories Pre 1930: item #1051615

Old Chinese or Sino-Tibetan burl wood bowl very nicely formed with an everted rim and high foot. The bowl is very lightweight for its size. 5 1/2" diameter x 2 1/4" high. It is difficult to date. Although it could be older, it is most likely from the 20th century. Excellent condition. This piece is from the private collection of American expatriates who lived in Hong Kong in the 1970s and 1980s.

Chinese Door of Hope Mission Doll: Policeman

Chinese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1920: item #1029523
4B-003A9

This rare premium character Chinese Door of Hope doll, which represents a uniformed policeman, dates to ca. 1920. He is dressed in black cotton trousers tucked into black satin boots with blue cotton soles, and he wears a double-breasted black cotton jacket with matching belt over a white cotton undergarment. His jacket has brass buttons and white embroidered insignias and is lined with blue cotton. He has a long and finely carved pear wood head with carved and painted black eyes, painted black ... Click for details

Two Red Lacquer Chinese Food Trays

Chinese: Folk Art: Utilitarian Accessories Pre 1940: item #1020775
BPB71

DESCRIPTION: Two round lidded Chinese fruit trays, each with bracket feet and interior compartments for fruit or sweets. The lid of the slightly smaller tray is decorated with flowering foliage and a shuangxi character meaning "double happiness," a symbol of both happiness and longevity. The five black lacquered compartments of the inner tray are removable. The lid of the larger tray is decorated with a central shuangxi character which is surrounded by stylized flowers and xi characters (meani... Click for details

Pair of Daoist Scroll Painting on Material, #1 of 2

Chinese: Folk Art: Primitive Paintings Pre 1920: item #1009313
SW-JWH

A pair of early 20th C Daoist scroll paintings measuring 26" wide and about 62" long each. The paintings are in excellent original condition with extensive use of gold paint for high lights and rank badges. Photos on this page are for the scroll on the left. To see the photos for the other scroll on the right see Trocadero Item # 1009324

Yao Shaman’s stamp

Chinese: Folk Art: Primitive Sculpture Pre 1920: item #1006181
2167

Three old Dao Gong priest’s wooden stamps representing Pan Hung (Dragon dog) who is considered to be the ancestor of the Yao/Mien ethnic group from Guangxi, Lao or Vietnam. These items are carved from wood, the larger one has a Chinese characters on the shoulder (which I assume was the owner’s name) and the one with a Tiger’s face has the Chinese character “wang”, meaning king carved into forehead. These were passed over paintings and religious books during ceremonies by the Yao/... Click for details

Miniature Chinese Utensil Set Toggle, 18th C.

Chinese: Folk Art: Utilitarian Accessories Pre 1800: item #1001793
SN67

DESCRIPTION: A rare Chinese toggle in the form of a miniature Mongolian eating set or trousse, consisting of a reddish gold lacquered metal sheath finished with brass bands and bone cap, containing two removable and useable knives with horn handles and bone caps, a set of tweezers, and a suspension loop on the side. Overall fine condition with minor signs of age, rust and use, Qing dynasty, 18th C. DIMENSIONS: 3 3/4” Long (9.5 cm).

Chinese Door of Hope Mission Dolls: Amah and Baby

Chinese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1920: item #1001639
4B-002

This set of dolls, a Cantonese Amah carrying a Baby on her back, is one of the more sought-after Door of Hope doll characters when found together as a pair. Early 20th century. Both dolls have finely carved pear wood heads, carved and painted black eyes, well-detailed ears and wonderfully expressive faces which are characteristic of the Door of Hope doll genre.

The Amah (nursemaid) is dressed in a simple white cotton... Click for details

Chinese Qing Folk Art Burl Wood Tobacco Container Box

Chinese: Folk Art: Utilitarian Accessories Pre 1900: item #984870

Chinese late Qing dynasty (19th century) lidded burl wood folk art box with a hollow interior. These containers typically hung from a belt by the cord and were designed to carry tobacco. 3 3/4" tall by 3 3/4" wide at the edges of the fitted lid. Very good overall condition with significant patina evident. This piece is from the private collection of American expatriates who lived in Hong Kong in the 1970s and 1980s.