Adzes: Indonesia, Oceania, Africa. Three times the same tool, but from three different origins. The largest (49 X 26 X 6 cm) is, I think, Indonesian and is made of a very sharp polished stone (some ch[...]
Period - 18th century
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - length 15.7 cm.
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DULAC (Jean) - André-E. Martin. Paris, Henry Babou, 1929; in-4, 40 pp + 10 plates, paperback in sheets, folded cover and laced folder. Copy number 48 on Japanese paper with an original etching by Andr[...]
Senufo mask from Ivory Coast, year 50, XX°. Brown patina, some gaps on the left side fasteners. Height: 44 cm Width: 17 cm Depth: 11 cm In the state of conservation and use, see photos. Shipping costs[...]
Old end of the paddle handle finely worked and presenting a very beautiful patina of use. Collected at the mouth of the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea. Wood. Mounted on a metal base.
Wrought iron meat grill from the 18th century, the part where the grills are placed is round with a decor of waves one out of two, moreover this part rotates and there is a large iron handle. Dimensio[...]
DUHAMEL (Georges) - Manual of the protester. Paris, Mercure de France, 1952; in-8, 255 pp., paperback. Original edition. Numbered copy, one of 100 copies on pure wire vellum from the Johannot paper mi[...]
MID-20th CENTURY CEREMONIAL TRIBAL BELT FROM PAPUA, NEW GUINEA, SEPIK RIVER. COMPOSED OF POLISHED CONCH, COWRIES AND VARIOUS SHELLS, THIS BELT, MOUNTED ON VEGETABLE FIBER, REPRESENTED A DISTINCTIVE SI[...]
Sicilian puppet from the beginning of the 20th century. Painted plaster head, wooden feet. Decoration on the helmet of a lion in volume and repoussé on the shield. Sword in its scabbard. Shipping by c[...]
Three weights for weighing gold dust. akan. Ghana. Bronze or brass. Old lost wax casting. Representing quadrupeds, two antelopes and a porcupine. beautiful patina of use. Length 5cm. H: 2 cm End of th[...]
Three weights for weighing gold dust. akan. Ghana. Bronze or brass. Old lost wax casting. Representing birds perched on small pyramids and a triad of birds on a triangular base; beautiful patina of us[...]
Weight for weighing gold dust. Akan. Ghana. representing a feline holding an antelope in its mouth. Patina of use. Length: 6cm. H: 3 cm Bronze or brass. Old lost wax casting. Late 19th - early 20th ce[...]
Statuette presenting a female figure seated on a one-legged initiate seat. The hands are placed on the end of the breasts and symbolize a nurturing gesture. The head is slightly turned and the ears in[...]
"Gãschãn" Somali shield, from East Africa (the Somalis straddle several countries including Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia and Djibouti), tanned and engraved oryx skin, 49 in diameter X 11 cm in height dept[...]
DUHAMEL (Georges) - Cry from the depths. Paris, Mercure de France, 1951; in-12, 246 pp., paperback. Original edition. Numbered copy, one of 100 copies on pure wire vellum from the Johannot paper mills[...]
DUHAMEL (Georges) - The Voyage of Patrice Périot. Paris, Mercure de France, 1950; in-8, 281 pp., paperback. Original edition. One of 100 numbered copies on vellum from the Johannot paper mills.
Carved from volcanic rock for Hog Acquisition Magic (still in use in Vanuatu).
It is linked to a myth whose function is to give extraordinary power to those who know how to use it.
Power over time, [...]
DUHAMEL (Georges) - The Bestiary and the herbarium. Paris, Mercure de France, 1948; in-12, 188 pp., paperback. Original edition. Numbered copy, one of 100 copies on pure wire vellum from the Johannot [...]
DUHAMEL (Georges) - Chronicle of the bitter seasons 1940-1943. Paris, Paul Hartmann publisher, 1944; in-12, 230 pp., paperback. Original edition. One of 300 numbered copies on pure-thread vellum from [...]
Very large Hambye canvas (190cm x 127.5cm overall), in remarkable state of conservation (luminosity of the colors) despite some traces of wear and tear in the corners.
The canvas is fixed between the[...]
19th century blown glass bird drinker in perfect condition Other photos possible on request H 16.5 cm Base diameter 7.5 cm Drinker diameter 4.5 cm and total length approximately 14 cm
Beautiful anthropomorphic stool, probably Lobi (Burkina Faso) around 1940-50 depicting a character. Nice patina, some traces of wear related to use, especially on the feet. This type of stool was gen[...]
Statue representing a kneeling female figure. The sculpture is dominated by an imposing prognathic head perched on a cylindrical neck. The shoulders are cut at right angles and the arms descend along [...]
DUCOURNEAU (Jean A.) - Album Honoré de Balzac. Paris, Editions Gallimard, 1962; in-12, 340 pp., publisher's full leather binding (sheepskin [sheepskin]), havana colour, with dust jacket, rhodoïd and s[...]
Very beautiful amulet pendant representing a symbolic bell. In hollow bronze with an inserted quartz cabochon. Beautiful excavation patina datable around the 10th century and 12th century AD. Excavati[...]
international shipping free shipping for france rare pewter pitcher from the city of Pontoise maker's mark, from the city and jauging cone total height 18.50cm other pewter to discover in our gallery
Large collection of 11 vintage showcases (early 1900s), with the main entomological collection and two showcases dedicated respectively to marine species and a collection of seeds.
Under the entomolo[...]
Used during grade transfers and secret ceremonies
consisting of a stick on which an overmodeled architecture, composed of plant fibers, natural pigments and laundry blue, spider web
Her headdress is[...]
Two resin panels signed by the visual artist Jean Pierre Aury (1936-2017) and dated 1969 representing the symbols of medicine. They are in good condition. Dimensions: 39.5 x 39.5 cm. " Artist engraver[...]
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Amusing old composition, popular art around 1900.
Different elements carved in fir come to life when the propeller turns, activated by the wind.
The barrel seems to have been res[...]
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Interesting vestige of old sculpture, a child's toy.
Piece of popular art very difficult to date as often, at least 250 years old.
Wonderful patina of time, revealing a multitude[...]
Small cylindrical box in gilded metal containing six tokens decorated with English soldiers. Circa 1816: - 1: ADMIRAL SIR S. SMITH.'. Reverse: 'ACRE / DEFENDED / BUONAPARTE / REPULSED /SYRIA SAVED / 2[...]
Rare large basket for collecting medicinal herbs in the mountains, Lahu ethnic group, Burma, late 19th century.
Rattan and bamboo structure, very beautiful weaving in perfect condition.
Fitted lid, [...]
DOS PASSOS (John) - The Big Cake. Paris, Gallimard, 1946; in-12, 595 pp., paperback, damaged cover. One of 105 numbered copies (N°XX) on pure Lafuma Navarre vellum. Collection of the "Whole World". Tr[...]
CREATION HARTMANN from 1974 THE FISHERMAN'S BOAT Superb condition for this rare musical automaton toy. 28cm long. Produced by Jean-Pierre HARTMANN in 10 copies, this one is signed and numbered 8 / 10.[...]
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Old wall console, popular art around 1880.
Face of the Devil carved in one piece in the oak, work of great finesse.
Original brass fittings. Beautiful state of conservation and p[...]
Automobilia: "Puleau à corp automobile", ostrich feathers mounted on a removable varnished handle, approximately 60 cm long in a cylindrical case 8 X 46 cm in cardboard covered with moleskin bearing t[...]
A pewter guild cup from the Sint Sebastien archers guild, a gift from Baron D'Hanins De Moerbeke 1728 . The guild cup is nicely chiselled with a family crest and a guild crest, a crossbow. The high cu[...]
CEREAL BASKET
Tutsi culture, Rwanda or Burundi
First half of the 20th century
Polychrome basketry
H. 21 cm ; Diam. 10 cm
Called "agaseki" or "ibeseke", this covered basket is made of entir[...]
CEREAL BASKET
Tutsi culture, Rwanda or Burundi
First half of the 20th century
Polychrome basketry
H.: 19; Diam. : 11 cm
Called "Agaseki" or "ibeseke", this covered basket is made of fully woven[...]
Remarkable pair of high vertical panels, framed from rosewood and under glass, each presenting one composition of 32 small gouaches, in a grid of gilded paper, representing a coat of arms, a standing [...]
Face mask from Liberia, GREEBO ethnic group, 1950 era. Trace of color and pigment, nailing. Height: 52 cm Width: 19 cm Depth: 15 cm Good state of conservation and use, in its juice, usual wear, see ph[...]
Baoulé face mask, Ivory Coast, with a headdress in the shape of a Kakao head, Year 1950 period. Trace of color and white pigment. Height: 54 cm Width: 24 cm Depth: 17 cm In its juice, good state of co[...]
DORGELÈS (Roland) - Montmartre walks. Paris, Vialetay, 1960; folio, 127 pp., paperback in sheets under a folded cover and in a slipcase. Numbered copy on white vellum. Illustrations including some in [...]
DORGELÈS (Roland) - Among beauties with filed teeth. Paris, Martinet Laboratories, 1930; in-8, 110 pp., paperback. Roland Lecavelé, known as Roland Dorgelès, born June 15, 1885 in Amiens and died Marc[...]
Old iron rest or brass iron door Period early 19th century, popular art object. Decor with hearts. Probably a wedding gift Three feet on the underside of 3 cm. Rare model without doubt unique! Dimensi[...]
Certain objects (power sticks, cane, sceptres, etc.) are exclusive attributes of the function of chief or king. They are the material symbols of the ruler's power. Command sticks, scepters or canes ha[...]
Une belle et grande poupée S F B J moule 236, taille 23 (80 cms) fabrication française Circa 1910 en parfait état. Une couturière spécialisée a reconstitué un costume avec des éléments de tissu et den[...]
Exchange currency in the shape of a necklace made with shell beads and seeds strung on a twisted vegetable fiber link. It is attached to an "ovula" shell decorated with fruit bat hair and red pigments[...]
Old wooden canoe prow, carved with geometrical patterns.
Remains of lime and pigments.
Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea - Early 20th century.
Provenance: former collection JL Roiseux, collected[...]
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