ANCIENT ZOOMORPHIC TRIBAL CARVING

Melanesian Design A study of style in wood and tortoiseshell carving (Vol I) Reichard, Gladys A. New York: Columbia University Press (1933). ISBN: none English Text/Edition 172 pages 75 illustrations

Melanesian Design A study of style in wood and tortoiseshell carving (Vol II) Reichard, Gladys A. New York: Columbia University Press (1933). ISBN: none English Text/Edition 182 pages 640 b/w illustra

Figureheads Carving on ships from ancient times to twentieth century Giancarlo Costa (1981). Basel, United Nautical Publishers. ISBN: 0333318099 CHF 20 / 40 EUR 20 / 40

The Art of Maori Carving Mead, Sidney M. Wellington, New Zealand: A. H. & A. W. Reed (1961). English Text/Edition 64 pages Numerous b/w illustrations Hardcover 25,5 x 19,2 cm. 394 g CHF 20 / 40 EUR 1

A Very rare ancient ceramic vessel featuring a zoomorphic figure of a Jaguar on top of a globular vessel. Chancay culture, Peru, central coast, 900 – 1430 C.E. The vessel measures 7.5 x 6 inches.

An ancient head fragment of a zoomorphic sculpture with remnants of a white surface pigments. Mayan peoples, AD 250 - 900, Mexico. The animal portrayed may be a wolf or a dog and is mounted to a custo

A stone carving on standing Nandi, zoomorphic figure. 11" H 6 lb. 3 oz. Provenance: Ex. Private collection, Connecticut

This superb bead, shaped into a zoomorphic figure, is crafted from lapis lazuli, a material prized by the Parthian culture for its deep blue color and golden inclusions. The bead's detailed carving re

This superb bead, shaped into a zoomorphic figure, is crafted from lapis lazuli, a material prized by the Parthian culture for its deep blue color and golden inclusions. The bead's detailed carving re

This superb bead, shaped into a zoomorphic figure, is crafted from lapis lazuli, a material prized by the Parthian culture for its deep blue color and golden inclusions. The bead's detailed carving re

Zoomorphe Helmmaske, "kponyugo" Senufo, Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 84 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Künzi, Gottfried Künzi (1920-1979), Solothurn. - Martin Gross (192

Zoomorphe Figur Ténenkou-Kultur, Mali Mit Sockel / with base Terrakotta. H 38 cm. Provenienz: - Pierre Robin, Paris (1990). - Gérald und Muriel Minkoff (1937-2009 & 1948-2020), Genf. - HDV P

Anhänger Sinu-Kultur (500-1500 n. Chr.), Kolumbien Ohne Sockel / without base Gold. B 6,5 cm. Provenienz: - Sammlung Paul Binder, Zürich (1970er-Jahre). - Koller Auktionen, Mai 2014, Lot 1. - franz�

Zoomorphe Terrakotta-Figur Pare, Tansania Ohne Sockel / without base Terrakotta, Textil. L 14 cm. Provenienz: Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich, Schweiz. Persönliche Schutzfigur

This is a wonderful and very old wooden sculpture fragment, perhaps a temple facade from India. The carving is an image of Lord Vishnu, The Hindu deity. The figure is quite ornate and what remains is

Zoomorphe Figur, "kronkronbua" Koma-Bulsa, Ghana Mit Sockel / with base Terrakotta. H 7 cm. L 17 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1987). Thermolumineszenz-Altersbestimmung: 400 Jahre (+/- 20

Zoomorphe Figur, "kronkronbua" Koma-Bulsa, Ghana Ohne Sockel / without base Terrakotta. H 7 cm. L 15 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Andreas Vontobel (1931-2011), Waltalingen. kronkronbua = "Kinder aus früh

Zoomorphes Gefäss Chimila, Kolumbien Ohne Sockel / without base Terrakotta. H 17 cm. B 20 cm. Provenienz: - Galleria Luz Miriam Toro Garrido, Bogota. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich (1980

Zoomorphe Janus-Scheibe, "kronkronbua" Koma-Bulsa, Ghana Ohne Sockel / without base Terrakotta. H 6,5 cm. B 10 cm. L 9 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung (1988 in situ erworben). kronkronbua = "

Zoomorphe Maske Hinduismus, Nepal Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Textil. H 55 cm. Provenienz: Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Anlässlich mehrerer Indien-Reisen in den 1970e

A carved wooden image of the Hindu Goddess Saraswati, Goddess of knowledge, music, art, wisdom, and learning. This old wood carving may be part of a temple facade and certainly dates back to the 19th

Zoomorphes Gefäss Chimila, Kolumbien Ohne Sockel / without base Keramik. H 21 cm. B 25 cm. Provenienz: - Galleria Luz Miriam Toro Garrido, Bogota. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich (1980).

Zoomorphes Gefäss Chimila, Kolumbien Ohne Sockel / without base Terrakotta. H 12 cm. B 15 cm. Provenienz: - Galleria Luz Miriam Toro Garrido, Bogota. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich (1980

Zoomorpher Kopf Römisch Ohne Sockel / without base Bronze. H 1,4 cm. L 1,5 cm. Provenienz: - Auktionshaus München. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Basel. 2. - 3. Jh. n. Chr. CHF 20 / 50 EUR 17 / 43