An unusual wooden object, perhaps ancient Egyptia

An unusual carved wooden hand holding a sword blade , perhaps used on a shrine as a divination type object. Ashanti or Fanti / Akan peoples, Ghana, Africa. * There are old museum inventory numbers pai

A Unusual carved wooden caryatid "Tower" of Ancestors with central Chieftain figure holding a staff. Perhaps a monument to ancestral lineage. Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. Measures 15.5 inches tall on

Egypt, ca. 1800 BC. A sizeable wooden figure of a striding man, perhaps originating from a large model boat. Custom base. Ex: Arte primitivo, NYC. MEASUREMENTS Height including base: 9 inches / 23 cm

Lot including (2) factory forms (largest 13" x 7 1/2" x 12 1/2" Ht.), unusual wooden objects, plastic "Kazooka" (17 1/2" L.).

A very unusual carved wooden zoomorphic shrine object in the form of a warthog with semi circular forms attached, incised with geometric designs accented with kaolin clay pigments. The sculpture measu

A Neo-Assyrian prism-shaped stamp seal, Palestine, 8th -7th Century BC, carved from black serpentine, the base depicting a nicely carved adorant holding an object, perhaps a standard. 20 x 12 mm. Nice

An interesting Roman lamp with seated male figure, 1st Century AD, holding an uncertain object, perhaps a tool or weapon. The volute nozzle with rounded tip, the inward sloping shoulder separated from

A group of 3 Egyptian painted wooden objects, Late Period, c. 664 - 30 BC, including the body of a uraeus and two upper looped elements from either a knot of Isis of Ankh, all with beautiful, vibrant

South Africa, ca. late 19th or early 20th century. Comprising a good Zulu club with flared head incised with concentric ribbed surface and a nicely carved Zulu staff. MEASUREMENTS Length of longest: 3

A tall carved wooden staff with encrusted surface and featuring the form of a hand holding an object, perhaps some type of magical object. The Fon typically create staffs as either signs of prestige o

Central Asia; ca. 15th century or earlier. This unusual buckle is possibly from the Timurid Dynasty. A rare and elegant object. Old collection or museum number on back in red ink: 72.2.440. Dimensions

Nepal, Circa 15th-16th century. A very fine diminutive wooden sutra cover of a Brahmanic text, the front painted with three multi-armed deities on a background of concentric spiral flourishes. Dimensi

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

Southern India, 17-18th century. Powerful wooden sculpture of 3-headed Shiva, his 4 arms holding attributes, all within an architectural framework. Massive forged iron hangers at rear. Remains of gild

China, circa 618-906 A.D. An unusual combination of horse, rider and alert dog. Remains of pigment. Oxford Sample No. C200b45 Report dated September 22 2000. Dimensions: 13 1/2" tall

Tibet, circa 17th century. Of typical form with crisp decoration. This Vajra is unusual in that is is constructed in two pieces that are pinned together as can be seen in the photos. This indicates th

Group Of 2 Early European Torture Instruments circa 17th - 18th century including a garrote with wooden handles and spliced rope and a tongue tearer retaining a brass Coward collection tag and listed

China, ca. 15-16th century. An elaborate gilt-wood seated Buddha on tiered polychrome base with flame-motif mandorla. MEASUREMENTS Height: 25 inches / 63.5 cm SHIPPING $70 flat-rate shipping in the co

Southeast Asia, ca. 13th-14th century. An unusual and fine solid cast depiction. Possibly Laotian. Excellent deep green patina. Custom base. This may be earlier than stated, and is worthy of further r

Southeast Asia, circa 10th - 12th century A.D. Possibly a stirrup-like device for stepping up into a palinquin. Depicting Hanuman standing with legs spread, his arms grasping the leg and tail of a Nag

Roman-Byzantine, Mediterranean region, ca. 3rd-7th century AD. Unusual burnished ceramic figure of a canine or cat. Custom base. Ex: Rhode Island collection, most of which was collected in the 1990s-e

United States; 19th Century W. & L. E. Gurley signed brass railroad compass with hand engraved signature and brass cover. Made in Troy, NY. Original wooden tripod with 'alligator' surface. Dimensions

Sino/Tibetan; early 20th century Large, well painted Thangka on leather, depicting numerous deities and shrines. Unusual. Dimensions 57 1/2" by 25 1/4" (146 cm by 65 cm) Provenance Boston, MA Collect

China, Neolithic Period ca. 2700-2400 BC. Unusual bud-form vessel with small loop handle. Surface finely decorated in polychrome net motif. Ex: E & J Frankel, NYC.1991. Ex Christies,NYC, Nov. 27, 1991