Southeast Asian More Folk Art

A large woven natural fiber turtle sculpture in brown. A lovely piece that would be great displayed on a shelf, or in a child's room, this woven turtle is in excellent vintage condit...

Vintage poker themed appetizer snacks tray dishes set of two handmade in white capiz shell. Vintage hand-crafted organic natural white pearl capiz shell poker, bridge snack trays. A great addition to your next card game or a fun set for your bar, A good addition to your collection if you are passionate about anything made of nature's natural organic resources such as capiz shells. Set of 2 snack dishes Club and Spade. Capiz Shell Tray...

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Original and distinctive pair of Philippines pendants in Hollywood Regency style; they are each made up of more than a thousand shells patiently mounted one by one on a wire frame of typically oriental design; pretty white shells belonging to the coniforms family prevail, while the darker ones are the well-known cyprae; these two objects represent the skill, ingenuity, meticulousness, and patience of Eastern artisans, in fact, they were created in the Philippines between 1970 and 1979 in a small workshop on the island of Cebu in the central Visayas region. They can be used (even outdoors) as dreamcatchers, spirit banishers, or talismans, but also when the wind simply makes them move you can enjoy an ear-pleasing sound that soothes the soul and body; they can also be original indoor chandeliers, ours are already electrified with a light point (see photo), however, more can easily be added. For much of history, shells played a vital role for humans; they were used in everything from money to art. Early Stone Age humans used shells to decorate their jewelry, houses, and boats. In many tropical countries, tribes used shells as currency. The Incas buried shells with their dead. Throughout history, architects and artists incorporated a variety of symbolism into their works, including precisely the shell. Among the ruins at Pompeii, shells used...

A coastal-style wooden trinket box encrusted with a floral shell motif. A beautiful decorative box that will be great on a nightstand, coffee table, or dressing table. The box is rec...

Purchased on a trip to Thailand in the 1980s, this beautiful blue vintage scarf is created from silk and showcases an ikat pattern with white detail. Paired with a silk backing, this scarf has been transformed into a (very) large lumbar pillow...

A beautiful one-of-a-kind carved wood wall hanging of a dog. This piece was sourced from Indonesia and is made of light wood. It depicts the face of a dog with black painted spots an...

Rare and unusual antique grain scoop crafted in indigenous hard wood and expertly decorated with a sophisticated tropical oil painting of palm tree...

A fun sea shell-covered rabbit figure with tall ears and a brown and cream body. This would be a fabulous addition to a bookshelf. Dimensions: 7" tall 3.25" wide 3" deep.

A great way to display one of your favorite books! This carved wood book holder is hand carved in a stylized floral pattern. When unfolded, it used to...

A metal decoration from Asia, circa 1920, in the shape of a sheep. The copper alloy has aged into a striking, gradated patina - a delicate pale verdigris blooms over the dark, muted ...

Beautiful tortoiseshell bamboo or burnt bamboo full-size headboard. This lovely piece features bentwood rounded corners at the top, with a pagoda-like crown also in bentwood. Scrolle...

We present you a foot warmer in the shape of a cubical openwork case; with a door that can be closed with a key. The whole is dated the late 18th century ...