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Lisu Tribe Silver Collar Necklace

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This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains of southeast China, Thailand and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Lisu people are know for their vibrant colored costumes and intricate accessories including headdresses and silver jewelry. Beautiful accoutrements are created for specific events, rituals and religious ceremonies such as weddings. However, the most elaborate pieces are created for the lunar new year celebration, considered absolutely paramount, it is the largest and grandest occasion with week-long festivities full of music and dancing.

This stunning silver necklace features a metal collar with incised geometric decoration from which coiled solid spring-like extensions connect to hollow prism-form beads. The whole is mounted in a fitted glass and wood frame. Measurements reflect display case size.

Dimensions:

Height: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Width: 22.75 in (57.79 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)

Style:

Tribal(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

SilverHand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

Thailand

Period:

20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Early 20th Century

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Chicago, IL

Reference Number:

Seller: 08M02108Seller: LU88644198903

H’mong Tribe Silver Spirit Lock Necklace

pkversion — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 08:37:08 +0000

This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains of Southeast China, Laos, Thailand and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Hmong people are known for their spiritual beliefs of multiple souls and the need to maintain each one to ensure a healthy life. Illness can occur when one or more soul is lost and the severity of sickness directly equates to the number of missing souls. To cure ailments and restore vitality, the village Shaman performs healing rituals; specifically a “hu plig” (soul-calling ceremony) is carried out to summon wondering spirits home. Once reinstated a Spirit Lock is worn to ensure the soul’s protection and ward off future escape. A vital piece of Hmong culture, additional amulets—up to six—can be added over the course of a lifetime, starting with one given a birth for preventative measures.

This stunning silver neckpiece has three Spirit Locks hung in tiers from a textured, chord-like collar. Featuring incised geometric patterns throughout, the banded chain-link strands are decorated with dangling pincer-form charms. The whole is mounted in a fitted glass and wood frame. Measurements reflect display case.

Dimensions:

Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 22.38 in (56.85 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Style:

Tribal(Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:

SilverHand-Crafted
Place of Origin:

Lao, People’s Democratic Republic
Period:

20th Century
Date of Manufacture:

Mid-20th Century
Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:

Chicago, IL
Reference Number:

Seller: 07M01049Seller: LU88644199063

Collection of H’Mong Tribe Silver Spirit Locks

pkversion — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 08:36:37 +0000

This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains of southeast China, Laos, Thailand and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Hmong people are know for their spiritual beliefs of multiple souls and the need to maintain each one to ensure a healthy life. Illness can occur when one or more soul is lost and the severity of sickness directly equates to the number of missing souls. To cure ailments and restore vitality, the village Shaman performs healing rituals; specifically a “hu plig” (soul-calling ceremony) is carried out to summon wondering spirits home. Once reinstated a Spirit Lock is worn to ensure the soul’s protection and ward off future escape. A vital piece of Hmong culture, additional amulets up to six can be added over the course of a lifetime, starting with one given a birth for preventative measures.

These stunning silver charms vary in size, each features incised geometric patterns throughout, while a single lock bears remnants of blue coloring. All four are mounted in a fitted wood frame. Measurements reflect display case.

Dimensions:

Height: 23.75 in (60.33 cm)Width: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)

Style:

Tribal(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

SilverHand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

Lao, People’s Democratic Republic

Period:

20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Mid-20th Century

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.

Seller Location:

Chicago, IL

Reference Number:

Seller: 16M01007Seller: LU88644198923

Yao Tribe Silver Torc

pkversion — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 08:35:43 +0000

This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains above Thailand, Laos and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Yao people are skilled silversmiths who produce incredibly detailed, hand-wrought jewelry for rituals, religious ceremonies and weddings, as well as everyday use.

This beautiful, lightweight, neck ring features a hollow tubular middle and flattened down-turned ends. The incised geometric decoration on the ends is a traditional motif symbolizing a bird head and beak. It is mounted in a fitted glass and wood frame. Measurements reflect display case.

Dimensions:

Height: 13.38 in (33.99 cm)Width: 12.38 in (31.45 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Style:

Tribal(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

SilverHand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

Lao, People’s Democratic Republic

Period:

20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Mid-20th Century

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.

Seller Location:

Chicago, IL

Reference Number:

Seller: 08M02048Seller: LU88644198813

Large Southeast Asian Rain Drum

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This is a large example of an early 20th century Southeast Asia ceremonial Rain Drum. The cast bronze drum has acquired a deep desirable patina. The bronze is detailed with abstract designs with a central star. The body of the drum contains tiny sculptures of the revered elephant. One of the diminutive cast bronze frogs has been lost. Although the drum shows minor age-related imperfections, the decorative value of the drum remains intact. The drum could function well as a small coffee or side table in either a contemporary, boho or antiques-filled interior.

Dimensions:

Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Diameter: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)

Style:

Tribal(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

BronzeCast

Place of Origin:

Southeast Asia

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1900-1920

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. The drum is beautifully patinated. It is missing one of the four frogs located on the top of the drum.

Seller Location:

Pasadena, CA

Reference Number:

Seller: mjhdesignarts.01.02.22-drum2Seller: LU2519327091132

Indian Mughal Silver Inlaid Bidri Spittoon

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This antique, Indian bidri spitoon (Peekdaan or Thookadaan) is cast as an opposing double bell-shape, with the exterior decorated with oval reserves of stylized, poppies, a common motif in bidriware. From Bidar, Deccan in South West India.

Dimensions:

Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Diameter: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)

Style:

Tribal(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

BrassSilver PlateHand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

India

Period:

18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

18th Century

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use. Some minor losses requisite with age and use.

Seller Location:

New Orleans, LA

Reference Number:

Seller: LU6628234268032

Philippines 19th Century Panabas Iron Sword With Carved Wood And Rattan Handle

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Panabas short sword from the Philippines.

A rare late 18th early 19th century Panabas short sword from the Mindanao, Malabang and the Moro cultures in Lanao Del Sur, the southern part of the Philippines islands. It is composed by a medium forged iron blade and a hand carved hardwood handle, decorated with tribal patterns. The wood handle is attached and embellished with embroiders of bamboo wood and rattan cane.

Panabas

The panabas is also know as nawi, a large forward-curved sword or battle ax used by certain ethnic groups in the southern Philippines islands. It can range in size from 24 to 48 inches and can be held with one or both hands, delivering a deep, meat clever-like cut. In its heyday, it was used as a combat weapon, as an execution or mutilation tool, and as a display of power. Occasional use as an agricultural and butchering tool has also been noted. But this specific shaped type of sword has a notorious reputation as it was usually used for beheading. The sword’s name is a shortening of the word pang-tabas, which means “chopping tool”. as such, its etymological origins are the root word tabas “to chop off” and the prefix pang, “used for”.

Materials: Forged iron, carved wood and rattan stripes.

Measures: Lenght of 24.5 Inches and 4.5 Inches at the widest point.

Condition: The overall condition of this piece is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the wood. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: D092823SEMH/.5623

Dimensions:

Height: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 2.15 in (5.47 cm)

Style:

Tribal(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

IronRattan,WoodForged,Hand-CarvedPolished

Place of Origin:

Philippines

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1825

Condition:

ExcellentRefinished. Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition of this piece is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the wood. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

Seller Location:

Miami, FL

Reference Number:

Seller: D092823SEMH/.5623Seller: LU8303236222382

Medium Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao)

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Medium Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).
Bronze/Brass with bordered silver inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral tendril vine pattern referred to as “the okir pattern”, a traditional design for the Maranao people. This betel box is a rectangular body with a hinged lid, containing three sectioned interior chambers covered with four hinged and decorated lids. One of the smaller chambers is encrusted with slaked lime. The box details include chamfered upright corners and copper looped side handles. This box was used for the storage of the betel leaf, areca nut and chewing condiments.
Condition: Minor signs of age and use, otherwise fine.
Measuring: 3.75 inches high x 8 inches long x 3.5 inches deep. (9.5 x 20.4 x 9 cm).
6 lbs. 1 oz. (2748 grams).
Early 20th century.

Dimensions:

Height: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Style:

Tribal(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

BrassSilverInlay

Place of Origin:

Philippines

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Early 20th century

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Point Richmond, CA

Reference Number:

Seller: TM-UH90022Seller: LU1778236994422

Small Burmese Karen 4 Frog Drum, 18th century

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Burmese Karen Frog Drum, a small bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen) also known as “The Magical Bronze Pond” (Cooler – Developmental Stage IV, Terrestrial sequence. category A, p.201). The Karen subsiding on slash and burn agriculture were rain dependent, and “rain drums” were beaten to bring on the rains for frogs croak prior to rain and the low frequency drum sounds excite the frogs to croak as well, and thus it was believed that the beating of the drum was a call for rain.
This lost wax casting of a drum in bronze is ornamented with 4 frogs cast at four equidistant points on the tympanum, the center of which is decorated with an 8 pointed relief “star-of-foam”, having 8 butterfly impressions in the crooks of the star, surrounded by 15 die cast decorated bands in a variety of motifs, which are bordered by raised ridges alternating in patterns of single, double and triple ridges, all concentric to the center, these pond ripples starting from the center can be identified as waves (band 1), chain of grain (bands 2, 4, 12), radial rays (bands 3, 8, 13), floating ducks (band 5), two eyed owls (band 6), double chains of grain (bands 7, 9), 2 peaked wing birds, 2 skeletal fish each with a rosette in between (bands 10 and 11), lozenges (band 14), the final band (15) without decoration having a braided plait edge. The broad frogs in relief have bulging eyes and a ridge back with pointed beaks and they straddle the ridges of bands 12 and 15. The sides of the drum are also decorated with multiple ridges in 3 zones dividing die cast bands of lozenges, radial rays, chains of grain, double chains of grain, waves and feathers. The side double strap handles on opposing sides attached with rows of decorative plaiting and additional circular decoration on the spine of each strap. The handles used to suspend the drum when struck. There are 2 mock relief “seams” equidistant from the handles.
Dark bronze patina, with verdigris highlights in the decoration.
Measuring: 14 inches high x 18-5/8 inches in diameter.
Weight: 20 lbs.
18th. Century.

Provenance:
Private Collection, San Diego.

Dimensions:

Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Diameter: 18.63 in (47.33 cm)

Style:

Tribal(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

BronzeCast

Place of Origin:

Myanmar

Period:

18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

18th century

Condition:

GoodRepaired: see condition declaration. Wear consistent with age and use. The tympanum having an edge “chip”, two repaired areas on the body midsection and near the base where the casting was thin, evidence of interior tuning, minor surface wear consistent with age and use, otherwise fine condition.

Seller Location:

Point Richmond, CA

Reference Number:

Seller: TM-UH80061Seller: LU1778236791882

Personal size Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao)

pkversion — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 08:31:44 +0000

Personal size Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).
A mixed metal box having a brass body with bordered silver inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral tendril vine pattern referred to as “the okir pattern”, a traditional design for the Maranao people. This small betel box is a rectangular body with a hinged lid, containing three sectioned interior chambers covered with four hinged and decorated lids. One of the smaller chambers is encrusted with slaked lime. The box details include chamfered upright corners and copper looped side handles. This box was used for the storage of the betel leaf, areca nut and chewing condiments. Condition: Minor signs of age and use, otherwise fine. Measuring: 2.75 inches high x 6 inches long x 2.75 inches deep. (7 x 15.3 x 7 cm). 2 lbs. 10 oz. (1186 grams). Early 20th century.

Dimensions:

Height: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)

Style:

Tribal(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

BrassSilverMetalwork,Polished

Place of Origin:

Philippines

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Early 20th century

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Point Richmond, CA

Reference Number:

Seller: TM-UH90020Seller: LU1778236980332