Head ornaments worn by women from Tchad and Libya suspended on either side of the face by wool or leather that went over the head and balanced the pair under the ears. Loop closing. Early/mid-20th century. Also make nice bracelets:
A) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 50 grams. 8 cm diameter.
B) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 49 grams. 7.6 cm diameter.
C) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 45 grams. 7 cm diameter.
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Pundjabi "wedding" chair16.01.2045
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- High aesthetic value
- Original condition
Old Punjabi Pakistani wedding chair hand-crafted of wood. The Chair is hand-painted in vibrant reds. Decorative painted spindles adorn the backrest and under panels of the arms. There is some minor fading of paint colour on legs and armrests and slight paint loss commensurate with age and use.
Nuristani Chest16.02.2016
- Wood
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- High aesthetic value
- Furniture
This large dowry chest from 19th century from Nuristan (Afghanistan) is made of cedarwood. It is a unique piece of craftsmanship and Nuristan. The front panel can be opened, permitting a much more comfortable use than the access by the cover panel. Kafiristan, its name before Islamization, is a historical region that covered present-day Nuristan Province located on the southern slopes of the Hindu Kush Mountains in the northeastern part of Afghanistan. Nuristan was full of steep and wooded valleys. It was famous for its precise wood carvings, especially of cedar-wood pillars, carved doors, furniture such as dowry chests
Punjabi coffee table16.01.2011
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Furniture
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- High aesthetic value
A lovely original tea/coffee table from Punjab (Pakistan). A hand made probably walnut wood table, with some faded paint and finished with wax.
Nuristani door panel.2003
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
Table Punjab16.01.1998
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Furniture
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- High aesthetic value
A lovely original tea/coffee table from Punjab (Pakistan). A hand made probably walnut wood table, with some faded paint and finished with wax.
Extra large wooden plate09.05.1750
This extremly 1 meter (icluding handels) round wooden plate is cared out of a single piece of wood. The largest such plate I have ever seen. Some traditional repairs, otherwise in a fait condition for its age and size.
Fruit bowl from the Hindukush09.05.1749
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
- Functional household item
A one-piece round fruit dish, with a turned base. The dish was acquired in Swat Valley (Northern Pakistan).
Fruit dish Swat valley Pakistan09.05.1744
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Functional household item
- High aesthetic value
One-piece round fruit dish, with a turned base. The dish was acquired in Swat Valley (Northern Pakistan).
Swati Fruit Bowl09.05.1741
- Wood
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Functional household item
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- High aesthetic value
A one-piece round fruit dish, with a turned base. It has nice decorations party, vanished by prolonged use, and some traditional repairs which contribute to the attractiveness of this item. The dish was acquired in Swat Valley (Northern Pakistan).
A ritual vessel, called ‘Kos’, of the Kafirs.09.05.1738
- Wood
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
A ritual vessel, called ‘Kos’, of the Kafirs (today's Nuristan - Afhanistan). The bowl is carved from one walnut piece, with carved ram’s head on the front and grip on the back. A unique rare piece.
Nuristani spouted pitcher09.05.1737
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
Nuristani crudely carved bowl with spout and handle. A rare Nuristani artefact, The tribes living in the Nuristan area were called "Kafirs" prior to their Islamisation. Similar object: Afghan Museum Bubenberg EH 10
Dugout wooden bowl with spout09.05.1736
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Functional household item
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Medium round wooden bowl with the handle serving as spout, probably to fech watert or pour milk.
Large wooden plate 09.05.1735
- Wood
- 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)
- Functional household item
This is a large and old wooden plate with a handle on one end and a spout on the other. Its probable origin is Pakistan or Afghanistan.
Large round Nuristan wooden dish09.05.1734
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Functional household item
Extra large wooden, round dish from Nuristan with two round handles, straight sides. Chopped from a single piece of wood.
Large Nuristani Plate09.05.1733
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Functional household item
Extra large wooden, oval dish from Nuristan with two handles. Chopped from a single piece of wood.
Large Swati plate09.05.1715
- Wood
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- Functional household item
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Large wooden Swati plate09.05.1714
- Wood
- Metal
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- High aesthetic value
- Functional household item
This is a beautiful large antique wooden bowl with lovely traditional metal inlays. The bowl has a lovely patina and sign of continued intensive use. An excellent piece for any collection.
Fruit Bowl Swat valley09.05.1712
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Functional household item
- High aesthetic value
One-piece round fruit dish, with a turned base. The dish was acquired in Swat Valley (Northern Pakistan).
Wooden fruit plate, Northen Pakistan09.05.055
- Wood
- Excellent overall condition
- Functional household item
- High aesthetic value
One-piece round dish, with a turned base. The dish was acquired in Swat Valley (Northern Pakistan).