Sold202120th C. Indonesian Hide & Wood Puppets, ex-MuseumSoutheast Asia, Indonesia, Java, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An interesting trio of articulating Wayang kulit puppets made from leather panels and attached to wooden rods. The puppets have articSee Sold Price
Sold2018Early 20th C. Indonesian Painted Wood Puppet Head**Originally Listed At $150** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, north coast of Java, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden puppet head from the Wayang Golek, an Indonesian practice involving rod puSee Sold Price
Sold201720th C. Indonesian Painted Wood Wayang Puppets (6)Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid 20th century CE. A set of six Javanese Wayang polychrome wooden stick puppets with fine detailing and exquisite color, carved and painted on both sides. Such puppetsSee Sold Price
Sold2020Sicilian folk art cart and horse model, ex-museumSicilian folk art cart and horse model, ex-museum, 20th c., wood, plaster, feathers and other materials, highly decorated and detailed model of a traditional folk cart and horse, in plastic display caSee Sold Price
Sold202420th C. Indonesian Wood Drum w/ Animal Hide**Originally Listed At $300** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Timor Island, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. An elegant carved-wood drum displaying an octagonal foot that tapers to a long, tubular neck, aSee Sold Price
Sold2017Pair of 20th C. Indonesian Leather Shadow Puppets**Originally Listed At $100** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid 20th century CE. A pair of Javanese Wayang polychromed, cut leather/hide shadow puppets with fine detailing and exquisite color, one paSee Sold Price
Sold2022Indonesian Painted Wood Puppet Head, Early 20th C.Indonesian Painted Wood Puppet Head, Early 20th C. Wayang Golek figure with upright head, pink face and red turban. Provenance: Artemis Gallery; Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL. Size: 11'' x 5'' x 4'' (28See Sold Price
Sold2020Ex Museum Collection Oriental Wood Boat ModelEx Museum Collection Oriental Wood Boat Model. 20th century boat model made from wood, from the collection of the former Commercial Museum in Philadelphia. Measures approximately 9 inches x 24 inchesSee Sold Price
Sold2021Four 19th C. Moroccan Berber Wood Kohl Jars, ex-MuseumNorth Africa, Morocco, Berber people, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A collection of 4 antique wooden containers with applicator sticks for storing and applying kohl, a type of cosmetic eyeliner.See Sold Price
Sold2019Yoruba Peoples, twin ere ibeji figures, ex-museumYoruba Peoples, twin ere ibeji figures, ex-museum, 19th/20th c., Nigeria, carved wood male figures with blue pigmented hair, metal and beaded jewelry, each approx. 10"h Provenance: Deaccessioned worksSee Sold Price
Sold2018Six Indonesian Stick Puppets (Javanese)Group of six early 20th century Indonesian (Javanese) wayang golek wooden stick puppets, java wood, all with original batik costumes, dolls are 20" H to 23" H, 3" diameter for the heads, wooden puppetSee Sold Price
Sold202119th C. Indonesian Toraja Wood Tau Tau PuppetsSoutheast Asia, Indonesia, South Sulawesi, Toraja people, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A fascinating set of wooden anthropomorphic puppets known as tau tau, connected by two dowels. The figuresSee Sold Price
Sold2019Idoma Peoples, carved mask, ex-museumIdoma Peoples, carved mask, ex-museum, 20th c., Nigeria, dark patina wood, carved with attenuated features, mounted to custom display board, museum accession number on rim, 12"l x 9"w (mask), 14.5"h xSee Sold Price
Sold2019African painted carved Kwele mask, ex-museumAfrican painted carved Kwele mask, ex-museum, 20th c., Gabon, heart shaped wood face mask with white clay pigment, representing a "peaceful spirit", 13.5"h x 11"w Provenance: Deaccessioned works benefSee Sold Price
Sold2021Bird Wood HeddleBird shaped wood heddle, early 20th century. Ex Crocker Art Museum. Domestic S/H $30+ 1.5% insurance. Multiple purchases from this auction may lower shipping costs.See Sold Price
Sold2021Bird Wood HeddleBird shaped wood heddle, early 20th century. Ex Crocker Art Museum. Domestic S/H $30+ 1.5% insurance. Multiple purchases from this auction may lower shipping costsSee Sold Price
Sold2021Bird Wood HeddleBird shaped wood heddle, early 20th century. Ex Crocker Art Museum. Domestic S/H $30+ 1.5% insurance. Multiple purchases from this auction may lower shipping costsSee Sold Price
Sold2017Fine Collection of 16 Old Indonesian Rod PuppetsFine Collection of 16 Old Indonesian Rod Puppets, wood, paint, cloth. Early/Mid 20th c. Largest size: 30'' x 5'' x 5'' (76 x 13 x 13 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will sSee Sold Price
Sold2017Fine Collection of 16 Old Indonesian Rod PuppetsFine Collection of 16 Old Indonesian Rod Puppets, wood, paint, cloth. Early/Mid 20th c. Largest size: 29'' x 5'' x 4.75'' (74 x 13 x 12 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots wilSee Sold Price
Sold2017Fine Collection of 16 Old Indonesian Rod PuppetsFine Collection of 16 Old Indonesian Rod Puppets, wood, paint, cloth. Early/Mid 20th c. Largest size: 30.75'' x 5.5'' x 5'' (78 x 14 x 13 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots wSee Sold Price
Sold2023African Congo and Senufo Style Drums, 20th C.African Congo and Senufo Style Drums, 20th C. Carved wood, pigment, animal hide. Ex. Collection William and Diane Bousquette, Purchase, New York. Size: 1) 39.25 '' x 15'' x 13'' (100 x 38 x 33 cm); 2)See Sold Price
Sold2021A Rare Naga Wood Basket with Headhunter Motif Ex MuseumA carved wooden basket with a sword wielding Head hunter or warrior carved in relief and a rattan back. Collected in situ in the mid 20th century by Museum Owner. Naga peoples, Nagaland, NortheasternSee Sold Price
Sold202119th C. Thai Gilt Wood & Glass Buddha, ex-MuseumSoutheast Asia, Thailand, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A majestic gilt wood carving of the Buddha, reclining with shimmering inlays of glass. The recumbent body lies on the right side, facing toSee Sold Price
Sold2019Igbo People, "Agbogho Mmwo" spirit mask, ex-museumIgbo People, "Agbogho Mmwo" spirit mask, ex-museum, 20th c., Nigeria, dark stained carved wood, white pigment, with carved horns and ornamental facial tattoos, 13"h x 7"w x 5"d Provenance: DeaccessionSee Sold Price
Jun 18Material CultureBlock Printed Bed Cover, Uzbekistan, Late 19th/Early 20th C., 6'1'' x 4'3''$100
Jun 10First Arts Premiers Inc.ARTHUR SHAUGHNESSY, KWAKWA̱KA̱ʼWAKW, NORTHWEST COAST, Model Totem Pole, c. 1930sCA$2,600