Trobriand Island Wooden Betel Nut Pounder, Ex-Sotheby's

A finely carved wooden handle featuring an ancestor figure on an animals back. The handle has a nice well handled surface and measures 5.75 inches tall. Ex Daeng Iskandar collection.

Title: Authentic Massim betel nut mortar - Trobriand Islands, Massim province - Origin: Papua New Guinea Date: 1970 Materials: Bamboo, Wood, Feathers. Size: 50 cm Ancient, authentic Massim betel nut m

Massim Lime Spatula, Trobriand Islands, PNG. Large lime spatula carved with traditional Massim motifs, betel nut stains on blade end from use. Extended length typically associated with chiefly use. Si

A Rare Ovimbundu Staff Ex Sotheby's, Ex Irwin Hersey.A carved wooden colonial era staff with a honey colored surface patina and featuring an anthropomorphic figure in colonial garb.Ovimbundu peoples,

A Carved wooden mask with inset wooden studs, painted linear designs and a animal hide beard attached to the chin. Glossy surface patina and well worn edges. Bakongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The m

A fine 19th century or early 20th century carved wooden pair of Ibeji twin Idols with classic facial features and signs of traditional use over many years. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The pa

A carved wooden female dance mask with classic linear designs and wonderfully abstract facial features, signs of field use. Basongye peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 13 x 8 inches. A met

This is a very fine and rare Old Alusi Shrine idol figure from the Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. A carved wooden figure with tall central crest, accented with a yellow mineral pigment , the face is n

A Carved wooden Baule Blolo-Bian or Male Shrine Figure. Ivory Coast, West Africa. Provenance: Sothebys Arcade, NY, Mid 1980s. The figure measures 19.75 inches tall.

A Charming Old carved wooden helmet mask from the Yoruba of Nigeria. A Gelede festival mask of a colonial era soldier. The mask measures 11 x 9 inches. A metal display stand can be included for an add

A Carved wooden mask with inset wooden studs, painted linear designs and a animal hide beard attached to the chin. Glossy surface patina and well worn edges. Bakongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The m

A very finely carved wooden staff featuring a well carved anthropomorphic figure on top with a deep well handled surface patina. The Staff measures 37.5 inches tall. 39 inches tall on professional cus

Ottoman Iznik Ceramic Tile c.17th century. Sothebys. Size of frame 15 1/2 x 10 5/8 inches. Early Ottoman Turkish Iznik Ceramic tile decorated with floral design, mounted in antique wooden frame. Ex Dr

Ottoman Iznik Ceramic Tile c.17th century. Sothebys. Size of frame 12 1/2 x 12 1/4 inches. Early Ottoman Turkish Iznik Ceramic tile decorated with floral design, mounted in antique wooden frame. Ex Dr

Ottoman Iznik Ceramic Tile c.17th century. Sothebys. Size of frame 15 1/2 x 10 5/8 inches. Early Ottoman Turkish Iznik Ceramic tile decorated with floral design, mounted in antique wooden frame. Ex Dr

Ottoman Iznik Ceramic Tile c.17th century. Sothebys. Size of frame 13 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches. Early Ottoman Turkish Iznik Ceramic tile decorated with floral design, mounted in antique wooden frame. Ex Dr

A very fine carved wooden spoon with a highly stylized ancestor figure as the handle with ornate coiffure and classic form. Ifugao peoples, Luzon Island, Philippines. The spoon measures 6.75 inches lo

Ancient Greece, Athens, Early Attic, ca. 6th century BCE. A very large and incredibly fine black-figure neck amphora of an exceptionally elegant, classic form - both sides expertly painted with mesmer

India, Pala Dynasty, ca. 11th-12th century. Fine depiction of Parvati with attendants. Ex: Sotheby's New York City: "Indian & Southeast Asian Art," September 1999, Lot 121 (therein described as Lalita

DESCRIPTION: Ex Sotheby's Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau vanity desk, features a wood foundation with upper shaped mirror back, two curved shelves above pull-out drawers at each side. Includes original m

A very old female effigy, carved from a dense hard wood with well handled surface patina and incised / raised designs. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure measures 20 inches tall. Provenance: Soth

Possible tang dynasty house, with a sotheby receipt in 70s. 11 inches width, tall 10.75 inches. It comes with original invoice and It was on the cover of the sale. Important item.

Turkey,Ca. 16th century Decorated with scrolls, copper red pellets and centered by a rosace. Old descriptive auction tag under base. Dia. 9 7/8".Dia. 25.08 cm Sotheby, Parke, Bernet, NYC. Ex :5th Aven

Egypt, Late Period, c. 716-30 BC. On a custom stand. Impressive size. 57.7cm (22.75in). Sotheby's Antiquities Sale, June 3rd, 2003, lot 214 MEASUREMENTS SHIPPING Contact for estimate.