Fertility goddess

  This extraordinary fertility  goddess in a shape of a gambiong , a rare three dimensional wooden puppet from  the North coast of Java, used to open certain wayang kulit plays. Beautifully carved with very fine details this wooden puppet was operated from below by rods connected to the hands and a central control rod that runs through the body to the head. It is a very rare piece dating from the 1800's nice polychrome paint on the face. hands and body, the hands are finely carved which is quite unusual . Museum quality and the most refined  piece from my collection.

Size 16"1/2

FOR SALE REF 1406-012

Puppet "Gambiong 1", with its original clothe, from a traveling theater that used to play on Central and East Java, looks very much like a folk art piece, C.1800s another rare piece.

FOR SALE REF 1406-011

 Another Gambiong 2 puppet, from the same region, it has been carved in a very primitive way with a very strong expression .

FOR SALE REF 1406-010

Ceramic hands

 Five ceramic hands, 4 left and 1 right likely from religious sculptures, nicely cast by a skill craft man with lots of details like fingers nails, 4"1/8 to 3" for the smaller ones.

FOR SALE REF 1406-010

Factory hand's glove

Factory hand's glove casting mold, mounted on a stand. Original patina, great for jewelery and decoration. Industrial era  We had 6 only 2 left. C.1940s . Sydney Australia

FOR SALE REF 1406-010

French industrial lamp

Nice desk lamp Art Deco period, all chrome, 2 arms with bakelite knob, very sturdy base, top condition, max high 21" rewired  C.1935-45 made in France.
Name of the maker stamped on the knob.

FOR SALE REF 1406-007

watchmaker lamp

 Vary rare watchmaker lamp, with magnifier glass. Original green army/industrial color
C.1940-45 made in USA  great condition, with a nice patina. size H 21"x D 18"

FOR SALE REF 1406-006

Doll

 1900-1905 former squeeze doll with beautiful metallic heavy metal hands and head, probably lead. Hand painted. It doesn't squeeze anymore and is standing on a wrought iron base.The costume is original. makers name underneath, difficult to read, stamped U.S.A Size 8".1/2

FOR SALE REF 1406-005

African masks

 African wooden mask from Yambe Democratic republic of Congo, crop harvesting and fertility mask, usually worn by an initiated dancer on a crest resting upon the head, it is believed that the spirit of the ancestor possesses the wearer.

FOR SALE REF 1406-004

Peaceful and elegant carving of a face, "Salam Passou" rare African mask, worn flat on the torso. Used as a safe passage when on a long journey across several tribes, from Republic democratic of Congo.

FOR SALE REF 1406-003

Theatrical mask

 Vintage Javanese wooden mask "tupeng" used in theatrical performances called "Wayang Wong" dances drama often performed as a safeguard against calimities.

White polychrome with red and black, very elegant carving.

FOR SALE REF 1406-002

Antique red polychrome  "tupeng" half face mask with black and red, nicely carved in a primitive style.

FOR SALE REF 1406-001

lamp from France

                                                                    

Lamp design by "Bijou" C.1925, clamp base and arm made of steel decorate with elegant shape of diamonds and tears, rewired with original olive switch, stamped "Bijou, Made in France"

FOR SALE REF 1406-000

maritime lamp from HMAS Ibis

       

Industrial marine lamp from HMAS Ibis  ex Royal Navy  following her completion as HMS Singleton in September 1956 she was placed in the reserve fleet as Hythe. She was purchased by RAN in 1961 and commissioned as HMAS Ibis.

FOR SALE REF 1406-0001

Art deco lamp

                                                                  

Art deco desk lamp C.1930 made in US, brass base with marble body and glass shade. it has been rewired, a beautiful soft light.

FOR SALE REF 1406-0002

Marine lamp from HMAS Ibis and Gull

                                                                      

Solid brass lamp from a former minesweeper, HMAS Ibis C.1956 ex Royal Navy ship  this nautical beauty was bolt on the deck. Rewired and tag

FOR SALE REF 1406-0003

  Lamp made of brass and aluminum globe protected with a thick glass from a former minesweeper HMAS Gull  C.1955 England
rewired and tag.

FOR SALE REF 1406-0004