Wood, dark brown encrusted patina, a male and a female figure in nearly identical posture, closely wrapped in cloth bandages, just the faces left free, showing concave  More »

Wood, dark brown encrusted patina, a male and a female figure in nearly identical posture, closely wrapped in cloth bandages, just the faces left free, showing concave vaulted face, eyes with inserted red miniature glass beads. These statues were believed to protect its owners. The figures were carved from hard wood then carefully wrapped around with strips of cloth saturated with magical liquid by the village spiritualist. Slight traces of abrasion, minor damage, on metal base. H: 35 cm (13 ¾ inch) and 35,5 cm (14 inch).   « Less

Wood, nice patina, residues of red powder, showing King Bope Mabinshe (ruled 1939-1969), holding a ceremonial knife in his left hand, head crest and shoulder rings as signs  More »

Wood, nice patina, residues of red powder, showing King Bope Mabinshe (ruled 1939-1969), holding a ceremonial knife in his left hand, head crest and shoulder rings as signs of royal dignity. Each ndop depicts a particular king who is identified by a particular object associated to his reign. The king is always portrayed in the prime of life with no physical imperfections, since it was believed that the king's health and well-being reflected the state of the nation. During the king’s life his ndop served as his double. The statues were kept in the living quarters of the royal wives who took care of the ndop as if it were the king himself. They provided fertility and substituted the king during times of absence. When a royal woman was about to give birth the statue was placed next to her to ensure the save delivery of the baby. When a king died, his "ndop" figure was brought to his deathbed in order to transfer his vital force on the statue. Slightly damaged, fissures, slight traces of abrasion. H: 60,5 cm (24 inch). FOR OBJECTS SENT TO EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES PLEASE ADD SALES TAX (23%).   « Less

Interesting old National Argentine brass shield 9,5" x 6,5 " approx. I accept Paypal FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE !

Interesting old National Argentine brass shield 9,5" x 6,5 " approx. I accept Paypal FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE !   « Less

Very lovely ancient textile panel from the Pachacamac site, located about 40 miles southeast of Lima, Peru. Dating ca. 1400 AD, panel of woven camelid woolen fibers over a  More »

Very lovely ancient textile panel from the Pachacamac site, located about 40 miles southeast of Lima, Peru. Dating ca. 1400 AD, panel of woven camelid woolen fibers over a cotton base, in the form of four zoomorphic creatures - possibly representing frogs. 13-1/2"L x 3-1/4"H, in excellent state of preservation, mounted on linen and upon a stretcher board - ready to hang or frame. Category:Inca Material:Textile Dimensions:13-1/2"L x 3-1/4"H Condition:Excellent   « Less

NATIVE AMERICAN KACHINA DOLL HAND CARVED WOLF BROWN FUR

NATIVE AMERICAN KACHINA DOLL HAND CARVED WOLF BROWN FUR   « Less

PAIR VINTAGE INDIAN COUPLE SKOOKUM CELLULOID 6 1/2" TAL Item condition:Used

PAIR VINTAGE INDIAN COUPLE SKOOKUM CELLULOID 6 1/2" TAL Item condition:Used   « Less

PAIR VINTAGE INDIAN COUPLE & BABY CARLSON ORIG LABELS Item condition:Used

PAIR VINTAGE INDIAN COUPLE & BABY CARLSON ORIG LABELS Item condition:Used   « Less

GREAT DIAMOND CUT PEWTER TOTEM POLE MWFP 4 1/2" Item condition:Used

GREAT DIAMOND CUT PEWTER TOTEM POLE MWFP 4 1/2" Item condition:Used   « Less

Original/Reproduction:Original Subject:Figures & Nudes Medium:Wood Listed By:Dealer or Reseller

Original/Reproduction:Original Subject:Figures & Nudes Medium:Wood Listed By:Dealer or Reseller   « Less

VINTAGE GROUP HAND MADE FOLK ART MEXICAN DOLLS Item condition:Used Ethnicity:European

VINTAGE GROUP HAND MADE FOLK ART MEXICAN DOLLS Item condition:Used Ethnicity:European   « Less