Material culture chosen for its form, history, and human hand.
19th-century Slovak črpák — a shepherd's whey cup with anthropomorphic figural finial and original brass coopering band, Zólyom County type, museum-documented form.
Carved Indian Architectural Salvage Horse, No. 1 of 3. Hand-carved and painted wood fragment mounted on a custom stand. Early 20th century, c. 1900–1930. Approx. 13" h × 5" w × 5" d. Age-related paint loss, wear, cracks and irregularities.
Statue in the style of Kongo Nkisi Power FIgure Congo, mid- late- 20th c. Wood, iron, fiber, clay, glass, ritual elements 26" h x 8" w
Carved Indian Architectural Salvage Horse, No. 3 of 3. Hand-carved and painted wood fragment mounted on a custom stand. Early 20th century, c. 1900–1930. Approx. 12" h × 5" w × 5" d. Age-related paint loss, wear, cracks and irregularities.
Vintage Yixing-style dragon teapot in the form of an archaic ritual vessel. Later 20th c. Rich sculptural presence with deeply carved dragon relief and warm matte clay surface. 6 3/4" x 4" Excellent condition
Carved Indian Architectural Salvage Horse, No. 2 of 3. Hand-carved and painted wood fragment mounted on a custom stand. Early 20th century, c. 1900–1930. Approx. 13" h × 5" w × 5" d. Age-related paint loss, wear, cracks and irregularities.
Vintage Carved Wood Human Mask with Painted Features
Wood Diablo Mask 1, Natural Horns/hair, Cowrie Shell Eyes, Carved teeth. c. Mid-20th century
Antique Carved Wood Mask, Helvily Worn Polychrome.
Afghan Kuchi tribal white metal ceremonial necklace, c. early-mid 20th century
Wood Diablo Mask 2, Natural Horns/hair, Cowrie Shell Eyes, Carved teeth. c. Mid-20th century
Textile Ritual Folk Art Dolls, Natural Materials. Andean Origin, mid 20th C.
A compass with a decorative metal top featuring an eagle and shield design, placed on a dark wooden surface.
A terracotta sculpture of a human face with exaggerated features, including a prominent nose, large eyes, and full lips, against a black background.