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The Kota used reliquary guardian figures to protect and identify the revered bones of family ancestors. The Kota believed that the relics of important men and women retain power after death, providing

wood, red patina, remains of black painting, coiffure from animal hair, eyes with metal inlay (missing on the left), standing figure, rising from peg-like projection, small opening in the breast close

Reliquiarfigur, "mbulu ngulu" Kota-Ndassa, Gabun Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Kupferlegierungen.. H 51 cm. Provenienz: - Adalbert von Alföldy, Eislingen. - Liselotte Spuida, Pfronten. - Auktionsh

comprising: Chinese example, possibly Ming dynasty, seated robed figure with arm raised, possibly a guardian or bodhisattva figure, 6-1/2 in.; Chinese or Southeast Asian example, possibly Ming dynasty

Song dynasty or style, molded pottery [zhenmushou] earth spirit figure holding a snake, 24-3/4 x 16 x 4-3/4 in. [Asian Ceramics] Note: Accompanied by thermoluminesce

Antique Chinese Gilt Bronze Taoist Buddha Figure of Immortal Heavenly Guardian. Fierce eyes sighted toward right shoulder. Standing in guarding position, right foot slightly stepped forward; wearing a

Chinese Ming Dynasty well cast Bronze Standing Guardian Figure on a rectangular stand on 4 feet with traces of old colored lacquer in the details. Height 11 inches (28 cm.).

Chinese carved gilt wood guardian depicted in seated position with one hand resting on the left thigh, the other raised with palm outwards, having elongated ears and hair in a bun, dressed in a flowin

Sancai Glazed Figure of a Soldier standing on a sheep, loose on wooden base, roughly 33" x 11" x 5", good overall condition. From the Estate of Syril Frank, New York

possibly Tang dynasty, molded pottery [zhenmushou] earth spirit figure, painted in orange, white, and black pigment, 24 x 10-5/8 in. [Asian Ceramics] Note: With Thermoluminescence Dating Report f

A Djenne Terracotta Kneeling Guardian Figure, Mali; ;with serene face over wide knobby shoulders; raised umbillicus, solftly gentle limbs; areas of encrustation and loss, as expected given the extreme

Old Chinese Cast & Chased Bronze Guardian Figure with a small dog on a shaped base. Good condition with normal age related wear to metal. Height with base 11 3/4 inches (29.8 cm.).

Ngaju Dayak Guardian Figure called Hampatong, Central Borneo, early 1900s. On stand. Provenance: acquired from Emile Delataile, Brussels in the 1980s. Size: 63'' x 7'' x 7'' (160 x 18 x 18 cm). Height

Wächterfigur, "a-tshol" Baga Sitem, Guinea Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 52 cm. Provenienz: - Max Kamer, St. Gallen. - Galerie Walu, Zürich (2006). - Hammer Auktionen, Basel (A23, 12.06

A pair of Chinese guardian figures, dating from the Kangxi period (1661-1722). Each bearded guardian figure stands straight on a sturdy rectangular platform. Each has a beast shaped belt buckle and ho

Chinese, 19th Century. A Qing period bronze standing guardian figure; ht. 8 in. 

Large Pre-Columbian warrior or tomb guardian figure, Nayarit, Western Mexico, circa 200BC-AD250, executed in clay with red and cream coloration, having black manganese accretions from two millenia in

East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A hollow cast pottery guardian figure known as a lokapala with a fierce expression wearing elaborate armor and robes. He is adorned in greaves and a

Antique Chinese Gilt Bronze Taoist Buddha Figure of Immortal Heavenly Guardian. Fierce eyes sighted toward right shoulder. Standing in guarding position, right foot slightly stepped forward; wearing a

**Originally Listed At $4250** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Jalisco, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. An incredible, huge earthenware guardian figure from the West Mexican shaft tomb culture. The artistry and de

East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A fantastical mold-formed pottery guardian figure known as a lokapala with a serious expression wearing elaborate armor and robes as he stands triump

Chinese Cast & Chased Bronze Guardian Figure with a small dog on a shaped base. Good condition with normal age related wear to metal. Height with base 11 3/4 inches (29.8 cm.).

Dayak Guardian Figure Hampatong, Borneo, Carved wood. Early 20th c. On stand. Size: 35'' x 28'' x 4.5'' (89 x 71 x 11 cm). Height on Stand: 36"( 91 cm). Reference: Feldman, Jerome. The Eloquent Dead:

Ifugao carved wood Balul guardian figure, Luzon, Philippines; seated on a raised base, the arms crossed at the knees; H: 29" (approx.)PROVENANCEHoneychurch Antiques Ltd. Hong Kong, with a