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Tibetan Gau amulet box04.02.1153
- Silver
- Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy
- Glass
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
A small antique Tibetan Gau Amulet Box while the oval domed front is of silver, engraved Tibetan motifs and the back section is made of a poor silver alloy. The red centerpiece is an imitation of a coral bead and a stylized dorje ornament at the bottom. This box is in perfect overall condition.
Tibetan Gau amulet box04.02.1152
- Silver
- Copper & copper aloy
- Turquoise
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
An antique Tibetan Gau Amulet Box while the oval domed front is of silver, engraved Tibetan motifs and the back section is made of copper. The center has a dark turquoise gem. Although worn in all areas, the oval-shaped silver ga’u was particularly favored by women in Lhasa and the southern border areas of Tibet, in Sikkim and Bhutan. Due to insesive wear the box has some broken parts on the right side of the cover (see pictures).
Tibetan Gau amulet box04.02.1151
- Silver
- Copper & copper aloy
- Glass
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
A beautiful small antique Tibetan Gau Amulet Box while the oval domed front is of silver, engraved Tibetan motifs and the back section is made of a copper aloy. Although worn in all areas, the oval-shaped silver ga’u was particularly favored by women in Lhasa and the southern border areas of Tibet, in Sikkim and Bhutan. This Gau shows signs of wear (holes on the back side) but is otherwise still in good condition.
Kente cloth from Ghana10.07.1150
- Various fibres
- New, based on traditional design
A new very colorful Kente cloth from Ghana from Ashanti region in Ghana, bought in Bonwire a famous weaving village in the region. The specific name of the design is not known, any indication is welcomed (info@etnicdesign.ch)
New Adinkra cloth10.07.1149
- Various fibres
- High aesthetic value
- Excellent overall condition
A fine hand woven cloth from Ghana, with grey, yellow and red strips. A traditional, very fine weaving technique from the Ashanti region in Ghana makes this piece an extraordinary cloth. Bought in Ghan in 2017.
Large black & white Adinkra cloth10.07.1148
- Cotton
- Excellent overall condition
- Modern local design
An interesting new Adinkra cloth with black and white strips on which Adinkra motifs have been stamped. A real design item based on the traditional Adinkra cloth bought in 2017 in Ghana. Regarding the technique see category 10.09, Adinkra stamps.
Adinkra cloth from Kumasi10.07.1147
- Various fibres
- New, based on traditional design
An interesting new dark Adinkra cloth on a black cloth Adinkra motifs have been stamped. For signification of Adinkra motifs see 10.09. Bought in 2017 in Kumasi.
Set of 2 pieces of Kente cloth10.07.1146
- Various fibres
- New, based on traditional design
A new very colorful complete set of Kente cloth from the Ashanti region in Ghana, bought in Bonwire a famous weaving village in the region. The specific name of the design is not known, any indication is welcomed (info@etnicdesign.ch)
Black and white Kente cloth10.07.1145
- Various fibres
- New, based on traditional design
- High aesthetic value
A new very large black and white Kente cloth from the Ashanti region in Ghana, bought in Bonwire a famous weaving village in the region. The geometric non-figurative motifs. Each motif has a proverb associated with it and whole cloth is given a name. Any information of the name of the present cloth is welcomed (info@etnicdesign.ch).
Dark Kente cloth from Ghana10.07.1144
- Cotton
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
An old large black and green Kente cloth from the Ashanti region in Ghana, in very good condition for its age. It's rare to be able to buy old Kente clothes.
Old and fine Kente from Ghana10.07.1143
- Cotton
- Silk
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
A rare old Kente cloth, very fine weaving, an extraordinary piece of cloth in good condition. It may contain some silk. I am thankful for any information regarding the name of this Kente (info@etnicdesig.ch)
Ancient Kente from Ghana10.07.1142
- Cotton
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
A rare old Kente cloth, an extraordinary piece of cloth in good condition, the best piece in our collection. I am thankful for any information regarding the name of this Kente (info@etnicdesig.ch)
Nepalese milk pot18.02.1139
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
Pot for churring butter
Milk pot Nepal18.02.1138
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
Nepalese milk pot used to churring butter. Nice old item with dark patina.
Nepalese Ghurra, churning-rod holder18.02.1137
- Wood
- Delivered with it's own stand
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- High aesthetic value
Old ghurrah in the form of a stylized temple. Beautiful patina and signs of intensive use.
Yoni-linga type Ghurra18.02.1136
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- High aesthetic value
- Excellent overall condition
A light dark ghurrah with a conical solar disk which shows signs of intensive use. The shaft is formed of four decorated rods, kept together by an eternal knot. The head disk, around which the Ghurra was attached, bears lotus yantras.
Nepalese Ghurra, churning-rod holder18.02.1135
- Wood
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- High aesthetic value
- Excellent overall condition
- Delivered with it's own stand
An exceptional Ghurra, with dark black patina. The solar disk is linked to a rectangular top part with the holes to attach the ghurrah to a pole. The shaft has an unusual twisted form highly decorated. This ghurrah comes with its stand.
Nepalese Ghurra, churning-rod holder18.02.1134
- Wood
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
- Delivered with it's own stand
Highly decorative and interesting churing-rod holder. This ghurrah is a striking example of how elements of daily life have been integrated into the sculpture. The cow, as a symbol of wealth and happiness, expresses the vital importance of milk. The cow is considered as a celestial being, the great mother /Kharma-Dhenu) of all living beings. The cow stands on a stylized Nepalese house, or pagoda tempel, with 14 pillars inside them Two balls rattle. Beautiful patina and signs of prolonged use, inclusive stand. (cf Smedt200, p. 199)
Nepalese Ghurra, churning-rod holder18.02.1133
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- High aesthetic value
A light dark ghurrah with a conical solar disk. The front of the solar disk is strongly weatherted. The shaft is formed of four decorated rods, coiled around by a Vasuki eternal knot. The conigal circumference bears carvings "tree of life" motifs. Another beautiful object of a highly decorartive power.
Nepalese Ghurra, churning-rod holder18.02.1132
- Wood
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- High aesthetic value
- Delivered with it's own stand
- Excellent overall condition
According to Smedt200 (p. 408), this simple ghurra represents a ritual mirror (darpana) that reflect the divine power and knowledge. Mirrors are used daily to ensure the exact ritual position of the tika on the forehead. The solar disk is decorated on the front side with a thousand petalled lotus flower. This ghurra comes with its stand and the cord which served to turn the churring rod.
Nepalese Ghurra, churning-rod holder18.02.1131
- Wood
- High aesthetic value
- Excellent overall condition
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
This ghurra has elegant and precise lines and a beautiful patina which makes it an extraordinary design object in every modern environment. The ghurra comes with its stand.
Nepalese Ghurra, churning-rod holder18.02.1130
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
- Excellent overall condition
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
The solar disk shos signs of intensive and lengthy use. The linga part has parallel lines on the upper part and a stylized eternal knot in the middle part. The head part is shaped like a serpents head
18.02.1129
- Wood
- Can be delivered cleaned and polished
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
Both ends of this sparrsly decorated Ghurra in light an clear wood,are cube shaped. According to Smedt2000: "the square here symbolizes the 4 sheres of existence (Vasus), cosmic space governed by the god Vishnu. The four angular points symbolises the four classes in Vedic society: a reference to leading a dutiful life in accordance with the class or caste one belongs to."
Nepalese Ghurra, churning-rod holder18.02.1128
- Wood
- High aesthetic value
- Excellent overall condition
Weight: 291 gr
A unique design, which could not be attributed to a specific tribe. Richly decorated.
Nepalese Ghurra, churning-rod holder18.02.1127
- Wood
- High aesthetic value
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
Weight: 484 gr
This ghurra is shaped in the form of a pagoda temple or shrine. It is more recent than the other ghurras in the collection and has probably hardly been used. It comes with its stand.
Nepalese Ghurra, churning-rod holder18.02.1126
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- Excellent overall condition
Beautiful ghurra in a classical form. The 4 columns (serpents?) forming the linga part are linked together by an eternal knot. The head bears engravings of 26 petalled lotus flower.
Nepalese Ghurra, churning-rod holder18.02.1125
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
A ghurra in light brown wood has a solar disk decorated with a 42 petaled lotus flower, and a sitting figure serves as the handle.
Nepalese Ghurra, churning-rod holder18.02.1124
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
Probably from Bahun ethnic group. This is a yoni-linga type ghurra. The lower end is decorated with 9 petalled lotus flower.
Nepalese Ghurra, churning-rod holder18.02.1123
- Wood
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- High aesthetic value
An nice example of an abstract anthropomorphic representation of the human body, despicting the god Vishnu in the context of churning of the Cosmic Ocean in order to obtain Amrita – the nectar of immortal life. Made out of a cylinder shaped disk and square based truncated pyramid decorated with four milk jugs at the top linked together by means of a beam-shaped shaft around wich an endless knot winds. The endless knot or eternal knot is a symbolic knot and one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols.