Ahuayu Woman's Ceremonial Mantle, Mid-19th C.

Ahuayu Woman's Ceremonial Mantle, Mid-19th C. Alpaca. Ahuayas of this type were important weavings that were passed down through family lineages and used for important rituals. This one features image

Aymara Iscayo Women's Ceremonial Mantle, Mid 19th C. Wide bands of cochineal red alternate with wide bands of indigo blue on a natural alpaca chocolate color ground. Size: 35.75'' x 40'', 91 x 102 cm.

Mid 19th C. Woman's Ceremonial Alpaca Mantle/Ahuayo, Aymara People, Sica-Sica, Bolivia. The Sica Sica Aymara women were exceptional weavers. This fine ceremonial woman's mantle, ahuayo, demonstrates t

Ceremonial Woman's Mantle, Bolivia, Late 18th - Early 19th C. Crafted by the Pakasa Aymara people from Achiri, Department of La Paz, Bolivia, this Ahuayu, or ceremonial women’s mantle, stands as a t

Mid/Late 19th C. T'alla Mama/Chieftain's Wife Ceremonial Mantle; Calamarca, Dept. of La Paz, Bolivia. Natural dyes; alpaca. During certain ceremonies the T'alla (chief woman or chief wizard) of the Ca

Iscayo Pacajes (woman’s shawl mantle) Pacajes region, dept. of La Paz. Late 19th century. Natural dyes. Alpaca. Aymara Indian culture. Size: 52'' x 44'' (132 x 112 cm).

Iscayo Woman's Shawl Mantle, Pacajes Region, Mid-19th C. Natural dyes, alpaca. Classic woman’s mantle used by the Tallamama during her service in office. Very well balanced and executed, this t

Iscayo - Ceremonial Woman's Mantle, Early 19th C., Pacajes, Department of La Paz. Alpaca warp and weft. Natural Dyes 48" x 42". This mantle was featured in the exhibition on Highland weaving tradition

Iscayo CeremonialWoman's Mantle, Pacajes, Dept. of La Paz, 19th C. Alpaca warp and weft, natural dyes. Size: 48'' x 42'' (122 x 107 cm). The lscayo was worn by the chiefs wife, T'alla, for special fes

Mid 19th C. French Dore Bronze Figural Mantle Clock Depicting a Woman Playing the Tambourine - This beautiful piece is a French, dore bronze figural mantle clock, dating back to the mid 19th century.

Aymara Awayo Woman's Shawl Mantle, Sica Sica Region, Dept. of La Paz, Late 19th C. Natural dyes, alpaca. A typical woman’s ceremonial mantle from the late 19th century made near the ancient tow

Pair of fine French porcelain vases with artist signed, hand painted portraits of noble women, Mid 19th Century. Impressed mark RC 799. Floral and grapevine handles with yellow ground and fine gilt de

Oil on canvas portrait of a woman, mid 19th c., sight 26 1/2"h. x 21 1/4"w.

Exceptional Aymara Woman's Heirloom Mantle, 19th C. Possibly earlier. Full of conceptual symbols in the weaving of the pattern bands as every figure and its stance or embellishment had a meaning. Size

Polynesian Austral Island Ceremonial Adze, Mid-19th Century. Large stone blade, Finely carved wood shaft, blade attached with sinnit (coconut string) bindings. On metal mount. Formerly from the collec

(3 piece) French Louis XV style mantle set, mid 19th c., including: (1) clock, variegated white marble base and columns, embellished with gilt-metal garland swags, top gallery with campagna urns, circ

(3 piece) French Louis XV style mantle set, mid 19th c., including: (1) clock, variegated white marble base and columns, embellished with gilt-metal garland swags, top gallery with campagna urns, circ

French Louis XV style mantle clock, mid 19th c., having gilt metal case, the case decorated with fluted columns, heraldic shields, gadrooning, etc., circular white porcelain clock face with black Arab

A rouge marble and bronze mantle clockMid/late 19th centuryTwo-tone marble and black dial with Roman numerals, over reeded draped swag, flanked with gilt-bronze suspended handles and decoration17.5&qu

Antique Indonesian Woman's Ceremonial "Tapis Kaca," 19th C. Skirt cloth with silk thread, cotton and mica, Krui people, Lampung. Tapis are heavily ornamented ceremonial sarongs made and worn by women

Awayo Oruro (woman’s shawl mantle) Department of La Oruro. Late 19th century. Natural dyes. Alpaca. Aymara Indian culture. Size: 43'' x 41'' (109 x 104 cm).

Awayo Aroma (woman’s shawl mantle) Province of Aroma, dept. of La Paz. Late 19th century. Natural dyes. Alpaca. Aymara Indian culture. Size: 36'' x 40'' (91 x 102 cm).

Ha Li Woman's Festival Skirt, China, Mid 19th C. Tube skirt constructed of three strips of warp faced cloth with a variety of weft and warp inlay techniques, and one narrow strip of solid embroidery a

Ha Li Woman's Festival Skirt, China, Mid 19th C. Tube skirt constructed of three strips of warp faced cloth with a variety of weft and warp inlay techniques, and one narrow strip of solid embroidery a