Nahuala Shamanic Wood Figure - Ca. 1925 - Ex Historia

Guatemala, Nahuala, ca. 1925. This is a carved wood figure with a long, tapering base and the upper body of a mustachioed man with a large head and one hand clasped to his chest holding what appears t

Mexico, ca. 1925 CE. A hand carved figure of Jesus Christ in the crucifixion position, painted in many colors for a striking finish. The sculpture brilliantly captures the drama and sorrow of the trag

Southeast Asia, Laos, ca. 19th century CE. Carved in wood, figure sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with meditative facial expression, painted with lacquer and g

Southwestern United States, Navajo Reservation, Arizona or western New Mexico, ca. 1925 to 1940 CE. Very attractive Yei Rug. Woven with three figures in colors of purple, red and green. Black and gold

South America, Brazil, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A delicately carved wooden sculpture of this most adored saint. The drapery folds of his garments are meticulously carved. He stands upon an integra

Central America, Guatemala, ca. mid-20th century CE. A pair of hand carved wooden slingshots depicting human figures (perhaps prisoners), the larger one presenting both muscular arms and finely deline

**Originally Listed At $250** Indonesia, Borneo, Ngaju, Central Kalimantan Dayak, ca. early 20th century CE. A standing female, hand-carved wood shamanic charm figure holding a baby in both hands. Thi

Antique Carved Wood Figure, Possibly Burma. Rotund human figure with wing-like extended arms. Size: 5'' x 5'' x 2'' (13 x 13 x 5 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

Chancay Carved Wood Figure, Central Coast. On stand. Size: 7.5'' x 2.25'' x .75'' (19 x 6 x 2 cm); Height on Stand: 8" (20 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

India, ca. 18th-19th century. A lovely and unusual depiction of a Nagini. The serpent deity with clasped hands and with delicately-painted features on original detachable base. Rarely found. Ex: Estat

Ca. 19th to early 20thC. Well worn surface with areas of wood loss-enlarge pictures to see condition clearly. Figure with head crest; hands to side of torso. Cross River, Nigeria/Cameroon. Ex-Nooter c

Antique Nepali Carved Wood Shrine Figure, Early 20th C. On stand. Size: 18'' x 4'' x 3'' (46 x 10 x 8 cm); Height on stand: 18.5" (47 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

Ca. mid 19thC. Very good with age appropriate surface wear, and one arm loose (just needs arm to are socket glued together-not broken). Approx. H: 41". Ex-Nooter coll.

An elaborately decorated Chimu wood carving from Peru, ca. 1100-1450 A.D. Depicting a deity with tears streaming from his eyes. Painted on both sides. Rare find. 3-3/4″ in height. Ex. Arte Xibal

Chinese Carved Wood Figure of a Lady Holding a Rabbit, C.1900. Provenance: Ex collection of Dr. Horacio Fabrega, Pittsburgh, PA; Ambianic, National City, CA. Size: 11.5'' x 3'' x 3'' (29 x 8 x 8 cm).

Ca. first half 20thC. Very good with age-appropriate wear, stains and rubs to the original patina. Red pigment traces remain, along with age crack(s) as shown. Ex-Nooter coll.

Guatemala, ca. 1925 CE. Very attractive wooden slingshot in the form of a standing zoomorphic figure. He stands in near human pose with hands to his face, tail curling up the back, wonderful deep pati

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1899 CE. A beautiful and quite early ex-voto depicting a man lying in bed, presumably ill, beside a vision of a saint or perhaps a Christ figure presenting his palms, a heal

Europe and Latin America, Italy and Mexico, ca. 1925 to 1950 CE. Milagros are small religious charms used as offerings or ex votos, comprised of metal, traditionally depicting praying figures, animals

Indonesia, Borneo, Central Kalimantan, Dayak peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A large standing hand-carved wooden shamanic charm figure holding his hands close to his stomach and showing his tongue

Ca. first half 20thC. Good with patina wear, insect wood holes seen from the bottom, age cracks (see photos). Truncated ritual figure with head cavity. Ex-Nooter coll.

Ca. last half 20thC. Good with age-appropriate wear including surface patina rubs and age cracks. Kusu truncated figure; arms raised from torso with hands held together at waist. DRC. Ex-Nooter coll.

A rare figural stamp from Guerrero, Mexico, ca. AD 500 – 1000, depicting a shamanic transformation figure. L: 2-1/2 in; W: 1-1/4 in. Ex Foxworth estate. Cf. Enciso, Design Motifs of Ancient Mexico,

Ca. late 19thC. Bankongo ancestor figure, Democratic Republic of Congo. Very good with age appropriate wear, including head gear, and glass eyes. Ex-colonial collection Louvain, Leuven Belgium. Ex-Tad