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Chinese Fly Whisk
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Pre 1920 item# 1193023 (stock# 2549)
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Delightful bamboo fly whisk handle from China, Yunnan Province. Great patina with intricate designs consisting of double dorjes, various flowers and seal script Chinese characters- the silver band at the top is new and the piece is circa 90 years old. I was told this was Hani (Akha) but I suspect this was most like from the either Yao or Miao ethnic groups. L: 10.3cm/4in.
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Antique Tibetan Beads
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Pre 1900 item# 1189859 (stock# 2541)
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Ensemble of old beads from Tibet. The carnelian and two rounded agates came off an old malla (strand of prayer beads), I picked up in front of The Jokang in Lhasa, many years ago and the large banded agate came from a private collection (ex Peter Francis bead researcher), and I forgot where I picked up the turquoise bead from. These are all over 100 years old probably much older. Scale in enlargements.
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Li Blanket
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Pre 1980 item# 1189202 (stock# 2538)
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Fine intricate four paneled handwoven bed cover made with handspun natural local indigo dyed cotton from the Ha/Meifu dialect speaking Li people, Hainan Island. The black color is in the design is achieved by burying the thread in the mud after being dyed with indigo. Symbols depicted on this piece are single face embroidered mother and son figures. Excellent condition, L: 1.86m/6ft1in and W: 1.25m/4ft2in. Reference: Traditional Brocade of the Li Ethnic Group- Fu Guiha (editor in chief). ...click for details
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Li Blanket
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Pre 1960 item# 1189201 (stock# 2537)
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Exceptionally fine and rare bed cover composed of pounded linen foundation and handspun natural local indigo dyed cotton thread, from the Ha dialect speaking Li people, Hainan Island. Symbols depicted on this piece are single face embroidered tortoises and human/ancestor figure. I have seen about 15 or 20 of these blankets and the only one I have encountered with this pattern as well as some significant age- circa 50/60 years old. Excellent condition, L: 1.86m/6ft1in and W: 1.25m/4ft2in. Referen ...click for details
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Burmese Lacquerware Betel Box
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Pre 1950 item# 1188963 (stock# 2536)
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Find, old Burmese lacquer betel box with black red and green pan-bwa motif and “dancing monkey” figures. From personal experience (I have been traveling to Burma and it’s lacquer workshops since 1986), I can say all genuinely old Burmese lacquer items will show signs of ware such as cracks and chipping along the edged rims as they were used on a daily basis in everyday life, pristine old lacquer pieces with no signs of use are as rare as, authentic Rembrandts. Having said this, the modern Bu ...click for details
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Mongolian saddle carpet
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Pre 1960 item# 1188463 (stock# 2534)
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Classic saddle carpet woven in Baotou, Inner Mongolia. The pile consists of a combination of undyed and natural dyed wool with cotton warp and weft circa 50 years old with traditional border of P’ulo-tigma Tibetan tie dye cloth sewn along the edge and blue cotton cloth backing. Professionally cleaned; this carpet has a very soft finish and is quite supple. L: 144cm/56.5in and W: 64cm/25in.
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Pua Nabau
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Pre 1920 item# 1188341 (stock# 2533)
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Exceptionally fine and rare antique Iban pua kumbu with mythical snake “Nabau” pattern. This exquiste and delicate pattern was believed to have a potent power in protecting the village against malevolent spirits. It is in near perfect condition, the only defect being one tiny nick in the selvedge. The center design is woven handspun cotton while the “ara” bands on the side are commercial thread, while all the dyes used are vegetable based. The weaving is extremely fine. Please note that the phot ...click for details
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Antique Pua Kumbu
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Pre 1920 item# 1186806 (stock# 2529)
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Fine and rare Iban shaman’s pua circa late 19th to early 20th century, with Burong (Hornbill) design. This miniature pua was used by Sarawak indigenous healers. It is colored with all natural dyes and the thick warp thread suggests that this was woven from native jungle cotton. Acquired on a trip to Sarawak several years ago, this is the only small pua I saw out of over a 100 pieces I looked at, and would be of interest to serious collectors of Iban ikats. L: 120cm/47.5in and W: 52cm/18.5cm.
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Iban Mandau
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Pre 1900 item# 1184172 (stock# 2522)
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Fine and rare Dayak sword circa late 19th century. Total L: 66cm/26in, blade L: 38cm/14.9in. The wood handle and scabbard are exquisitely carved and the blade (an old replacement) has a very sharp cutting edge. During my last visit to Sarawak in 2005 I did not see any genuinely antique complete swords for sale. This piece was acquired from an Australian collection last year and I suspect that most heirloom swords are now only in overseas collections. Although much is written about Iban swords be ...click for details
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Bhutan Blanket
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Pre 1960 item# 1180295 (stock# 2506)
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Fine vintage three paneled charkep with six design bands from Bhutan. This piece is all handwoven wool, principally aniline dyed with well worn Chinese commercial clothe bindings on the corners. I have one reference- Traditional Bhutanese Textiles, by Barbara Adams 1984: this piece compares favorably (or even better) in terms of design and complexity to the examples published and is approximately 40/50 years old. The condition is excellent, dimensions: 135cm/53in x 122cm/48in
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