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AUD $130.00
Timorese Beaded Lime Pot
This old beaded tubular beaded bamboo box was made by the Atoni in Western Timor, to carry powdered lime for use in "betel" (areca nut and betel leaf) preparation, and wornin the small flat weave shoulder bags of which we may still have two examples, see also Plainer incised bamboo lime pots... -
AUD $130.00
Timorese Beaded Lime Pot
This old beaded tubular beaded bamboo box was made by the Atoni in Western Timor, to carry powdered lime for use in "betel" (areca nut and betel leaf) preparation, and wornin the small flat weave shoulder bags of which we may still have two examples, see also Plainer incised bamboo lime pots... -
AUD $68.00
Timorese Bamboo Tobacco Box.
This old tubular two piece carved bamboo box was made to carry tobacco, tucked into a Timorese man's woven waist sash. (They may also have been carried in the small flat weave shoulder bags, of which we have two examples.) This broader or more squat design is for tobacco,... -
AUD $78.00
Timorese, Bamboo Tobacco Box
This old tubular two piece carved bamboo box was made to carry tobacco, tucked into a Timorese man's woven waist sash. They may also have been carried in the small flat weave shoulder bags of which we have two examples. This broader or more squat design is for tobacco, as... -
AUD $540.00
Tibetan, Old Knife and Sheath.
This short but solid Tibetan knife with scabbard of wood covered in engraved steel, textured leather and bound with dull tarnished brass with copper rivets, then set with studs of rich old red coral. (These are everpresent protecting the wearer from attacks by Demons and the general perils of survival in the mountains.) The flaring pommel... -
AUD $380.00
Yomud Turkoman Whip Handle.
This Yomud Turkoman "whip handle" is a bit of a puzzle. The Turkomen adore their horses but unfortunately for them they like their whips too. Traditionally used for the fast get away. Decorated with alternating panels of stamped "sun" embossed plain and lightly gilt silver, tacked onto a dark wooden handle. An... -
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Indian, Horse Betel Cutter.
Sorry, this "betel cutter" is no longer available. A cast iron betel cutter from India or Pakistan. For chopping “areca nut” to be mixed with lime and spices, wrapped in a “betel leaf” and chewed for its addictive narcotic effects. Of lightly oxidized iron, gallopping horse The iron... -
AUD $120.00
Persian, Old Brass Perfume Bottle.
Made from raised beaten brass, this old perfume bottle from Persia or Uzbekistan, I suspect, has an ornately pierced “tree of life” grip to its screw in stopper. The shape and construction of the bottle itself is reminiscent of much older beated and raised brass work dating well back into... -
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Tekke Turkoman, Silver Perfume Bottle.
Sorry, this bottle is no longer available. Here’s an small old silver and gilt Tekke Turkoman perfume bottle set with “eye shaped” carnelians for protection. I can't help seeing this bottle as a barbarian _"dalek"_ prototype. Age: Mid/Late 20th Century. Size: H 75 mm x D 40 mm. Weight: 33... -
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Indian, Peacock Betel Cutter.
Sorry, this Betel Cutter is no longer available. A most appealingly designed double edged folding woman’s Betel Cutter, from India. The two brass handles are cast to resemble peacocks and protect the small steel blade when closed, but can speedily be flicked inside out to produce a small knife for... -
AUD $860.00
Bukharan, Brass Water Ewer.
An intricately shaped brass Ewer (pouring vessel) from Bukhara, in Uzbekistan. Part of the traditional Islamic welcoming ritual, where water is poured from this ewer over the guests outstretched hands (which of course mustn’t touch each other) the water is then shaken or flicked down onto the tray of the... -
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Bukharan, Brass Wash Basin.
Sorry, this Brass Basin is no longer available. A intricately shaped brass basin from Bukhara, in Uzbekistan. Part of the traditional welcoming ritual where water is poured from the ewer over the guests outstretched hands (which of course mustn’t touch each other) the water is then shaken or flicked down... -
AUD $98.00
Afghan, Silver Snuff Bottle.
This cylindrical silver “box” possibly for snuff or for carrying small items or messages. Small enough to be tucked comfortably into clothing, this one has lightly decorated flat ends, but others have hemispherical ends like medicinal capsules. With a tight fitting cap that twists then slides open, purely because it’s... -
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Afghan, Silver Snuff Bottle.
Sorry, this snuff bottle is no longer available. However we may still have other similar ones. This cylindrical silver “box” possibly for snuff or for carrying small items or messages. Small enough to be tucked comfortably into clothing, this one has lightly decorated flat ends, but others have hemispherical ends... -
AUD $1,950.00
Turkoman, Painted Wooden Saddle.
Here’s a polychrome wooden horse saddle from Uzbekistan or Turkmenistan. The wood has been painted and overall golden Ivory Cream, inlaid with carved bone (both decorative and reinforcing, at points of wear) with traces of green, orange, white and black floral detailing. The hard wooden saddle with its high pommel,... -
AUD $70.00
Indian, Brass Sari Stencil.
Here’s a simple working tool for applying repeated fine designs of glue to a silk sari. The brass cap is filled with a glue called "roghan" which is mixed with either gold or silver dust. Then when the handle is inserted and the stamp pressed down onto the sari it exudes the design onto... -
AUD $70.00
Indian, Brass Sari Stamp.
Here’s a simple working tool for applying repeated fine designs of glue to a silk sari. The brass cap is filled with a glue called "roghan" which is mixed with either gold or silver dust. Then, when the handle is inserted and the stamp pressed down onto the sari it exudes the design onto... -
AUD $70.00
Indian, Brass Sari Stamp.
Here’s a simple working tool for applying repeated fine designs of glue to a silk sari.The brass cap is filled with a glue called "roghan" which is mixed with either gold or silver dust. Then when the handle is inserted and the stamp pressed down onto the sari it exudes the design onto the... -
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Indian, Tall Brass Lassi Cup.
Sorry, this cup is no longer available. This is a large sized, turned brass Indian Lassi Cup, collected in Pakistan, but probably dating back to well before Independence and Seperation in 1947, so Indian historically. Basically a truncated cone of turned brass with residual “silver” from the tinning that was... -
AUD $260.00
Indian, Tall Brass Lassi Cup.
This is a medium turned brass Indian Lassi Cup, collected in Pakistan but probably dating back to Independence and Seperation in 1947, so Indian historically. These cups were used for water or cold yoghurt “Lassi” drinks. Basically a truncated cone of turned brass with residual “silver” from the tinning that...
