Asmat drum
Asmat drum
An Asmat drum with abstract incised and relief carving on the body; the handle with openwork carving in the form of a sequence of three birds and curvilinear forms possibly representing snakes.
A superb Baga ceremonial drum
A superb Baga ceremonial drum
A superb Baga ceremonial drum used in a fertilty ceremony
West African wooden whistle with a lovely glossy patina
West African wooden whistle with a lovely glossy patina
West African wooden whistle with a lovely glossy patina
A fantastic Ramu River cermonial slit gong drum
A fantastic Ramu River cermonial slit gong drum
A fantastic Ramu River cermonial slit gong drum, displaying red and white pigment, and spirit faced terminal
Mangbetu drum
Mangbetu drum
Mangbetu drum; hourglass form, membrane intact and secured with wooden pegs.
A large old Marind-Anim drum decorated with carved abstract designs.
A large old Marind-Anim drum decorated with carved abstract designs.
A large old Marind-Anim drum decorated with carved abstract designs.
A musical percussion instrument, balafon
A musical percussion instrument, balafon
A musical percussion instrument, balafon.
A large old Asmat carved drum; remnant red and white pigment.
A large old Asmat carved drum; remnant red and white pigment.
A large old Asmat carved drum; remnant red and white pigment.
A West New Britain dance paddle
A West New Britain dance paddle
A West New Britain dance paddle.
An exceptionally old and rare Upper Sepik garamut terminal, carved with stylized faces in relief
An exceptionally old and rare Upper Sepik garamut terminal, carved with stylized faces in relief
An exceptionally old and rare Upper Sepik garamut terminal, carved with stylized faces in relief.
West African wooden whistle with a lovely glossy patina
West African wooden whistle with a lovely glossy patina
West African wooden whistle with a lovely glossy patina
Buddhist silver earrings in form of lotus leaves and unopened flowers
Buddhist silver earrings in form of lotus leaves and unopened flowers
Buddhist silver earrings in form of lotus leaves and unopened flowers.
A pair of Roman gold hoop earrings
A pair of Roman gold hoop earrings
A pair of Roman gold hoop earrings
Silver pendant amulet with stylised female birth
Silver pendant amulet with stylised female birth
Silver pendant amulet with stylised female birth & inscription in south asian script (Brahmi or Gupta). Loop on reverse trident indicates possible connection with shiva.
Silver foil foundation deposit (reliquary) with pressed image of Buddha
Silver foil foundation deposit (reliquary) with pressed image of Buddha
Silver foil foundation deposit (reliquary) with pressed image of Buddha.
A Vietnamese silver ear ornament
A Vietnamese silver ear ornament
A Vietnamese silver ear ornament.
A Gandharan silver ring depicting the lapis bezel depicting a Stupa
A Gandharan silver ring depicting the lapis bezel depicting a Stupa
A Gandharan silver ring depicting the lapis bezel depicting a Stupa
Indo-Greek silver ring, haematite bezel with head of a noblewoman
Indo-Greek silver ring, haematite bezel with head of a noblewoman
Indo-Greek silver ring, haematite bezel with head of a noblewoman.
An Indian silver pepper pot with floral motif
An Indian silver pepper pot with floral motif
An Indian silver pepper pot with floral motif
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A Chinese Tang Dynasty gilt brozne stem cup.
A Chinese Tang Dynasty gilt brozne stem cup.
A Chinese Tang Dynasty gilt brozne stem cup.
A fine pair of Parthian gold earrings.
A fine pair of Parthian gold earrings.
A fine pair of Parthian gold earrings.
A set of Nepalese tribal wedding ornaments
A set of Nepalese tribal wedding ornaments
A set of Nepalese tribal wedding ornaments, earrings and headdress
Ancient Indian silver bent bar shatamana coin
Ancient Indian silver bent bar shatamana coin
An ancient Indian silver bent bar shatamana coin.
A Javanese silver ring with an incised bezel of an elephant
A Javanese silver ring with an incised bezel of an elephant
A Javanese silver ring with an incised bezel of an elephant