Wednesday, 7 October 2015

African Dan mask.

I don't normally buy tribal art, but I really liked the expressiveness of the face.




Doll, puppet, clown head? 

 Just over 3 inches long and head is 1 1/4 by 1 1/2 inches. Old paint and very expressive.




Folk art, arts and crafts tile.

This is one that I could use help on - age, country, material, etc. All I know is that I really like it - love the stylized bear, it has age and it is 8 1/2 by 12 inches.









Barn decoration elk / caribou?

I don't think this was ever a weathervane, but may have been tacked up outside ( holes? ) - it was never presented as anything other than vintage not antique - I just love the rusting / oxidation coloring and the aesthetic of the piece, especially the rack of antlers - sheet iron? It was well under $100 when purchased a few years ago. 20 inches long by about 22 inches high.





Saturday, 19 September 2015

Edo period tansu

A bigger, older tansu than the meiji period one and a different wood.  A very nice example.