19th Century Taoist Shaman’s Ritual Staff

19th Century Published Taoist Ritual Staff. Carved wood; triangular X shaped boxed silver metal inlay in 4 sections; rusted iron spike on the finale; the top with a dodecagon and 5-tiered pagoda toped

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Batak people, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A wonderful example of a hand-carved wooden shaman staff (known as a tunggal panaluan) with a thick iron cone

**Originally Listed At $3500** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Batak peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A wonderful shaman staff, hand-carved from a single piece of hardwood. The len

Antique 19th Century Carved Wood 15"

Full title: A ritual wrought iron 'devils' staff, 19th C. Description: L 76 cm

**First Time At Auction** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Iban Dayak, ca. 19th century CE. A forged-iron ritual blood vessel used by shaman. The shape of the vessel is intended to represent a "spir

A large Tibetan gilt bronze ritual dagger called Phurba. Phurba is used in Buddhism mainly by shamans. The dagger has three main symbols: at the bottom of the handle is a set of three faces representi

Tibetan ritual nicely patinated iron dagger called Phurba. Phurba is a ritual knife used in Buddhism mainly by shamans. The knife has three main symbols: at the base of the handle is a set of three fa

Nepal, ca. 19th Century, CE. Carved wooden mask used by Nepalese shamans in various rites; to cure illness, cast out demons and perform exorcisms. Nicely detailed with long thin nose, toothy open mout

Nepal, ca. 19th Century, CE. Carved wooden mask used by Nepalese shamans in various rites; to cure illness, cast out demons and perform exorcisms. Nicely detailed with long thin nose, toothy open mout

Pair 19th C. Staffordshire figures of Boy & Girl in arbor 9" x 13 1/2"

The stave construction with iron bands, high sides on 2/3rds of the circumference, carved openings in two staves. Measures 13.75 x 13 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping

Two bucket-like containers without handles, one with iron bands and one with wood bands. Measure 8.5 and 10 inches tall. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly ev

Antique African Kete Helmet Mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Late 19th C ritual ceremony mask made of wood, hair, feathers, pigment and rope. From a Montreal private collection inherited by

American, late-19th Century. Stave-constructed painted wood with bail handles and metal straps. A sponge-decorated bucket with yellow base under vibrant original green and red decoration; a red bucket

American, late-19th Century. Stave-constructed wood with metal straps. The staves painted with red five-pointed stars on white ground with blue straps. Wire and wood bail handle with diamond escutcheo

American, late-19th Century. Stave-constructed wood with metal straps. The staves painted pale yellow with red hearts across the top, flower vine with birds, and "Good Girl" in the middle, with blue s

American, late-19th Century. Stave-constructed wood with metal straps. The staves painted pale yellow with green stenciled vines across top. Stylized tree with bird, horse and red flowers around the m

Second half 19th century. Stave construction with bentwood bands and swing handle. Original blue paint. Wear and some edge loss. 9"h. 8.5"d.

Second half 19th century. Stave construction with bentwood bands and swing handle. Original grey paint with colorful label on lid "S.D. Thomas 150 Sabatis St. (Maine?). Interior lid has same penciled

Second half 19th century. Stave construction with metal bands and wooden handles. Original yellow grain decoration. Wear and some edge loss. 10.25"h. 14.5"d.

Second half 19th century, stave constructed pine. Smallest with tan paint and wire bale handle. 6.75"h., middle size with grey paint, wire bate handle and partial label. 7.75"h. and largest with white

Second half 19th century. Stave construction with bentwood swing handle and bands with copper tacks. Blue over blue paint. Overall wear, some edge and surface loss. 12"h. 12"d.

Second half 19th century. Stave construction with bentwood swing handle and bands with copper tacks. Original grey paint. Lid impressed "Wilder P. Clark". Wear and minor edge loss. 11.75"h. 12"d.