Antique Ifugao Bamboo Hat Ex Museum of Oddities

A very uncommon old hand made Bamboo hat from the Ifugao or related ethnic group, Philippines. Collected in the mid 20th century, This hat was part of the Permanent display at the Museum Of Oddities,

A Collection of 19th century Ifugao wooden spoons collected in Situ by Paul Hendricks in Luzon, Philippines, 1970. The spoons have a deep well handled surface patina. The tallest spoon measures 13 x 3

"Hipag" are minor war deities and are invoked during ceremonies dealing with violence and aggressive actions. These deities are firmly associated with headhunting and sorcery, and they may also be the

A carved wooden Book of Tibetan mantra Chants and prayers with incided and carved designs and painted images of the deities on some of the rice paper pages. The Book covers each measure 12 inches wide

A Fine antique Holy Water Bottle with remnants of black paint and the original silver cross stopper. This Holy relic measures 9 inches tall and was part of the permanent display at the Metamora Museum

A rare and haunting carved wooden idol from a Brujos shrine, with an unusual headdress. Such idols are known to have been used by sorcerers in witchcraft and ritual. This idol measures 10 inches tall

A rare antique 18th -19thcentury Spanish Colonial wooden Corpus Christi (Body of Christ) sculpture. Traditional style, painted elements and quality workmanship on this Christ sculpture that is obvious

A Carved wooden handle with the image of a Bulul rice god on the finial. The handle has a hammered metal blade inserted and was used to chop rice. The Rice Cutter measures 8.5 inches long. Provenance.

Bulul, also known as bul-ul or tinagtaggu, is a carved wooden figure used to guard the rice crop by the Ifugao peoples of northern Luzon. The sculptures are highly stylized representations of ancestor

An antique hand carved and painted clown figure on swing, with a plastic head and remains of human hair. This Clown toy measures 13 inches tall x 9 inches wide and was part of the permanent display at

A Lovely antique Shoe form with detailed painted designs and floral motifs. Measures 10.5 inches. Provenance: Collected in Mexico in 1970: Ex Museum of Oddities, Metamora, Indiana.

A strange antique Bronze octagon shaped vase or vessel with what appears to be green glass inlay. Measures 4 x 5 inches. Ex collection Museum of Oddities, Metamora, Indiana.

This is a Large antique Tarahumara Indian Pottery Olla. Tarahumara Indian pottery is a classic primitive style pottery. Located in the Sierra Madre mountains of northern Mexico. According to the Museu

A set of four Post Mortem photos that were previously on display in the Museum of Oddities, Metamora, Indiana from the 1980's until 2019 when the Museum closed. The largest Photo measures 12 x 10 inch

(2) Japanese kimono, child's coat, hat, ex-museum, Each with accession tag, one smaller kimono, hand-sewn with attached red belt, approx. 46"l, 12" across between shoulder seams, sleeves 25"l; larger

A haunting Vintage Shrunken Head. South American, early twentieth century. Displayed at the Metamora Museum Of Oddities as an authentic shrunken head, but is more likely an excellent vintage facsimile

A Crystal Ball or Orb in overall good condition with old brass display stand. According to a sign at the Museum, this crystal ball was the property of a witch. The Ball on stand measures 3.5 inches in

A large and complete Horse Skull with lower jaw. This equestrian skull measures 16 x 9 x 6.5 inches and was part of the permanent display at the Metamora Museum of Oddities, Metamora Indiana

A Carved wooden ancestor effigy with inset cowrie shell eyes, woven rope adornment and an encrusted surface suggesting some age. Sepik river region, Papua New Guinea. Measures 14.75 inches tall. Prove

A large Horse Skull. This equestrian skull measures 16 x 9 x 6.5 inches and was part of the permanent display at the Metamora Museum of Oddities, Metamora Indiana

A Bronze sculpture of a dancer, custom mounted to marble base. Measures 12 inches. Provenance: Ex Museum of Oddities, metamora, Indiana.

A rare snake vertebrae necklace collected in situ in the Mid 20th century, Bontoc peoples, Philippines. The necklace measures 20 inches around. Collected by Paul Hendricks , Ex Museum of Oddities, Met

A Fine early american, possibly colonial period oil on canvas painting of a woman. The painting is quite large and measures 40.5 x 35 inches in frame. Ex Museum of Oddities, Metamora, Indiana.

An original Victorian era post mortem photo of a young girl in the original frame. Measures 12 x 10 inches. Provenance: Ex Museum of Oddities, Metamora, Indiana.