Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Height: 139 cm; width: 79 cm; depth: 42 cm
Weight:
16 kg
sold
A traditional cuboard from a Mongolian ger (Yourte)
Shell necklace from the Pacific04.06.1974
Not specified | Not specified | Not specified
Shells, coweries
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
High aesthetic value
Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Length: ~ 55 cm; largest / smallest shell: 14 / 42 mm
Weight:
279 gr
reserved
An amazing necklace with shells.
Philippine binoboaya necklace04.06.1972
Far East | PHILIPPINES | Bontoc
Teets, claws
Leather & skins
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Excellent overall condition
Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
High aesthetic value
Length: 40 cm; size of teeth: 85 x 12 mm
Weight:
172 gr
reserved
Necklace from North Luzon with teeth and 2 boar's truck on each end. A fine example of an important article of Bontoc male tribal adornment. The binoboaya is associated with headhunting rites. It was worn by males denoting headhunter status. Aside from decorative value, the tusks were also believed to contain talismanic powers and empowered the wearer with the strength, speed, endurance and ferocity of the wild boar.
Bontoc headhunters necklace04.06.1971
Far East | PHILIPPINES | Bontoc
Teets, claws
Various fibres
Needs to be restrung and change clasp
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
High aesthetic value
Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Length: ~25 cm; size of teeth: 55 - 70 mm
Weight:
84 gr
280.00
CHF
A fine example of an important article of Bontoc male tribal adornment, This is an excellent example of old Bontoc handiwork. The boaya was associated with headhunting rites, ceremonies and dances. It was worn by Bontoc males only and probably denoted headhunter status.
Lovely Indian Tribal Silver Necklace handmade by master craftsman probably from Rajasthan, India. This is a choker necklace. Excellent vintage condition; wearable and with a lovely aged patina.
Rare and splendid Mongolian wedding box18.05.606
Central Asia - Silk Road | MONGOLIA
Wood
Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
Furniture
Excellent overall condition
Width: 42 cm; depth: 30 cm; height: 35 cm
Weight:
7 kg
2250.00
CHF
Hand-painted antique Mongolian wedding box with bird and flower motifs. Flowers represent prosperity for the newlyweds. Red is used for weddings to bless the couple with happiness. The interior is entirely covered with Chinese symbols. We would be glad if someone could give as more information about them.
Phillipine Rice Cutter18.04.544
Far East | PHILIPPINES
Wood
Iron
Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
High aesthetic value
Height: 4000 mm; width of blade:125 mm
Weight:
115 gr
A simple and functional rice cutter from the Phillipines. A bit of the horse's nose is broken.
Mongolian Box16.03.605
Central Asia - Silk Road | MONGOLIA
Wood
Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Furniture
Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Height: 37 cm; length: 47 cm; width: 27 cm
Weight:
9 kg
380.00
CHF
An ancient small chest with three drawers. Bought in situ in Mongolia, a unique piece.
Mongolian small chest16.03.601
Central Asia - Silk Road | MONGOLIA
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Furniture
Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Length: 68 cm; height: 41 cm; depth: 26 cm
Weight:
11 kg
430.00
CHF
An ancient small Mongolian chest with three drawers and a "secret" compartment on the top. A beautiful piece of traditional furniture, with a warm yellow-brown colour.
