Antique Chinese Root Wood Figure, 19th Century

Chinese: Folk Art: Primitive Sculpture Pre 1900: item #887093
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A Chinese root wood sculpture in the form of sheep, Late 19th Century

L 3 1/2 x H 2 6/8 inch (9 x 7 cm)

Apart of one side of sheep ear has minor chip; it is an excellent condition with very nice patina.

TIN HAU FISHERMAN, A PROVINCIAL WOODEN TEMPLE SCULPTURE

Chinese: Folk Art: Primitive Sculpture Pre 1940: item #811763

A Chinese temple sculpture of a fisherman being lifted from the sea on the back of a large fish. A folk art carving and likely one of a myriad of wooden figures from a rural Tin Hau Temple depicting various miracles involving the Queen of Heaven (or Tin Hau, also Thien Hau, Mazu or Matsu) who is, among other things, patroness and rescuer of sailors and fishermen. The peasant, sun-burnt fisherman is bare-chested, wearing a red scarf around his shoulders and a red sash around his waist. Both t... Click for details

A Golden Boy Wood Figure, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

Chinese: Folk Art: Primitive Sculpture Pre 1920: item #703691
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This lovely, sweet boy figure carved from one piece of wood is finished with full gilt paint. Golden boy is one of the auspicious figures in Chinese fairy tales. Excellent condition.

Height 4 1/2 inch (4.5 cm)

Lion Dance Mask

Chinese: Folk Art: Primitive Sculpture Pre 1960: item #83289
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Old (First half of the 20th ce) Lion Dance Mask from the Tujia or Zhuang minority. Probably from Hunan Province, this unique mask was sourced in Guangxi Zhuang Province in 1993. Condition: Excellent, no cracks or repairs. Original paint with “Wang (King)” Chinese character on forehead. I have seen quite a few of these sorts of masks in my travels and this the only one I have seen that so much resembles in style the art of the Northwest Coastal American Indians. Dimensions 46cm-semi circumferenc... Click for details