Yao High Priest's Ceremonial Robe, China

Yao Priest's Ceremonial Robe, S. China, Early 20th C.Silk embroidery on cotton. Size: 3'9'' x 2'10'' (114 x 86 cm). Provenance: Sylvia and Philip Chaplain Collection, New Hampshire.

3 Antique Yao High Priest Crowns; 2 square and 1 oval. Pigment on paper. Largest Size: 14'' x 9'' (36 x 23 cm).

Antique Embroidered Yao Priest's Robe, silk on cotton, adorned with dragons and symbols of the moon, sun and waves. South West China, early 20th c. Size: 38'' x 23'' (97 x 58 cm).

Antique Embroidered Yao Priest Dragon Robe. Silk on cotton. Dragons adorn front flaps, while back shows the abode of the Three Pure Ones, the symbolic unicorn, and row of saints. South West China, ear

An old and exceptional Yao priest’s cotton robe embroidered with silk, Laos or China, 19th century. Size: 50'' x 40.5'' (127 x 103 cm). The use of negative space in the presentation of the face

Shaman's ceremonial robe depicting various Taoist celestial figures and dragon, cotton with silk embroidery, Yao people, Guizhou, China. Size: 45'' x 32'' (114 x 81 cm).

Shaman's ceremonial coat, silk embroidery on cotton, Yao people, Guizhou, China. Size: 42.5'' x 31.5'' (108 x 80 cm).

Yao Robe, China, Early-Mid 20th C. Open front and sides, short sleeved robe with full length back, front panels devolving into long tie elements with embroidered ends. Embroidery at collar, completely

Yao Robe, China, Early 20th C. Long indigo-dyed jacket with cotton appliques in indigo, brown and beige and embroidery in rust, gold, beige and orange. There are also long fringes of rust silk in both

Yao Shaman's Robe, China, Early 20th C. Silk on cotton with Chinese characters. Size: 3'8'' x 3'4'' (112 x 102 cm).

Yao Ceremonial Shaman's Robe, Early 20th C. Shaman's ceremonial robe depicting various Taoist celestial figures characters, and dragons, cotton with silk embroidery, Yao people. Size: 40.5'' x 29'', 1

Yao Shaman's Robe, China, Early 20th C. Silk on cotton with Chinese characters. Size: 3'5'' x 3'11'' (104 x 119 cm).

Folio Copper Plate Published 1732, London for "An Historical, Critical, Geographical, Chronological and Etymological Dictionary of the Holy Bible" First English Edition by Augustin Calmet. Paper Size:

Of bold and exuberant form, likely for communal use or implement of a Cucique or his high priest. A ceremonial pestle, under custody and care of a high born, dates late 2nd to 3rd phase from around 11

Of bold and exuberant form, likely for communal use or implement of a Cacique or his high priest. A ceremonial pestle, under custody and care of a high born, dates late 2nd to 3rd phase from around 11

Yao Priest or Shaman's Robe, Early 20th C. Full length tunic robe open at front, deep side slits constructed of coarse cotton tabby cloth with silk embroidered panels on two front sections and solid b

Yao Priest or Shaman's Robe, Early 20th C. Full length tunic robe open at front, deep side slits. Constructed of coarse cotton tabby cloth with silk embroidered panels on two front sections and solid

Yao Priest or Shaman's Robe, Early 20th C. Open full length tunic robe of coarse cotton tabby cloth with panels forming two front sections and solid back; sides and ends left unfinished, raw edges. Em

3 Antique Yao Painted Ceremonial Scrolls, China, Late 19th-Early 20th C. Scroll-form hanging or banner on handmade paper with sticks of bamboo securing ends, tempera painting. Each depicting a central

3 Antique Yao Painted Ceremonial Banner Scrolls, China, Late 19th-Early 20th Century. Scroll form hanging or banner on handmade paper with sticks of bamboo securing ends, tempera painting. Depicting (

Yao Embroidered, Indigo-Dyed Robe, China, Early 20th C. Open front robe jacket with short front ties, long back with embroidery and supplementary weft inlay of contrasting yellow silk over indigo cott

3 Paper Yao Priest Masks, South China, early 20th c. Worn on forehead when priest needs to impersonate deity for a specific ritual. Largest Size: 15'' x 13'' (38 x 33 cm).

#HCW9 Warrior, HTW3 Warrior Chief, & HK18 Ceremonial High Priest. 3 pieces. Condition excellent in 2 boxes. Priest no box.

5 Paper Yao Priest Masks. Worn on forehead when priest needs to impersonate a deity for a specific ritual. Early 20th c. Each Size: 9'' x 7.5'' (23 x 19 cm).