SIGNED KENTUCKY MINIATURE 3-DRAWER CHESTAllenCounty, Kentucky miniature chest of drawers, poplar and pine. Comprised of an overhanging molded top above three drawers, paneled sides and rounded stiles terminating in straight...
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KENTUCKY MILITARY INSTITUTE 10K GOLDMEDALKentucky Military Institute 10K (xrf tested) gold academic medal, engraved NETHERLAND MEDAL FOR PHYSIOLOGY, circular form surrounded by laurel leaves with shield drop...
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COLLECTION CIVIL WAR RELATED ENVELOPESAND COVERS, 13 I...Collection of Civil War related envelopes and covers including 11 addressed to Major H.C. Bate (4), Mrs. H.C. or Henry C. Bate (5), and Mrs. Rosa(belle)...
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BALINESE DOUBLE IKAT WOVEN GERINGSINGTEXTILEpossibly Tenganan village area, early 20th century, crimson ground with beige and black borders and details, geometric designs, woven cotton, 72 x 24 in.
Provenance:...
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SUMBA WOVEN COTTON TEXTILEIndonesian,early 20th century, possibly a turban, dark multicolored ground with stylized figural, fish, and geometric design, twisted fringe tassels, woven cotton, approximately 20 ft....
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THREE JAVA BATIK WOVEN TEXTILESIndonesian,20th century, comprising: yellow-cream ground with black and magenta floral and bird decoration, one side with gold and silver paint highlights, 76-1/4 x 44-1/4 in.; blue...
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FRAMED CENTRAL AFRICAN KUBA TEXTILEpossiblyearly 20th century, dyed and woven raffia fiber, geometric designs, 42-3/4 x 19-1/2 in., mounted on stretcher in black painted wood frame, 47 x 23-3/8 in.
Provenance: Collection...
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LARGE KIKUYU CARVED GOURD VESSELKenyan,bulbous body with elongated neck, etched designs of fish, elephant, birds, deer, and water buffalo and geometric patterns, 20-3/4 x 16-1/4 in.
Provenance: Collection of...
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FILIPINO FERNWOOD BULUL FIGUREseatedfigure with arms crossed, wooden eyes and teeth, 14-5/8 x 5-1/4 in.
Note: Bulul is a commonly carved figure in the Philippines, primarily on the island of Luzon. These wooden...
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INDONESIAN LETI CARVED FIGUREseatedyene wooden figure with painted eyes and body in black and white pigment, wooden base with felt lining, 9-5/8 x 3-1/2 in.
Note: Acquired by Dr. Grimes from Sotheby's in May...
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA SAGO CARVED WOOD PLATTERLakeSenteni, oval shaped serving platter with undulating geometric patterns, painted with black and white pigment, with small handle, 29 x 10-3/4 in.
Provenance: Collection of...
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA NORTHWEST ASMAT SHIELDcarvedwooden oval, painted with red, white, and black pigment, with carved stingray and stylized animal figures, handle on center back, 49 x 12-1/4 in.
Note: Dr. Grimes acquired...
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TWO PAPUA NEW GUINEA CEREMONIAL WOODENOBJECTScomprising: lime spatula painted black with two undulating pattern designed bands and figural handle, inscribed "194883708/AD", 15-1/2 in.; upper Sepik River ceremonial...
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TWO PAPUA NEW GUINEA CARVED WOODEN ASMATMASKStwo Asmat faces: one painted black with cowrie shell eyes, nose handle and carved geometric figures, 15-3/8 in.; one painted black with orange and white pigment and carved...
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TWO PAPUA NEW GUINEA BASKETRY MASKScomprising:handmade woven mask with two colored fibers, 12-3/8 x 12-1/4 in.; handmade woven mask painted with red, black, brown and white pigment, 16-1/2 x 9-1/8 in.
Note: Acquired...
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA COWRIE SHELL MASKcarvedwooden face with elongated nose and spiked tusks, with cowrie shells, fiber hair, beard and face painted with black and white pigment, hanging rope attached to back, 26 x...
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CONGOLESE SALAMPASU FIBER MASKIdanganimask, woven vegetable fiber face with eye holes, large nose, beard and hair features, 22-1/2 x 9 in.
Note: Acquired by Dr. Grimes in 1973. Ceremonial mask for the Salampasu...
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TWO WEST AFRICAN CARVED WOODEN MASKSBambaraTribe, seven horned N'tomo mask with mud, cowrie shells and organic material, 25 in.; Ivory Coast, painted black Goru mask with horns, 17-1/4 in.
Note: Per Consigner - Guro...
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CONGOLESE SALAMPASU FIBER MASKIdanganimask, woven vegetable fiber face with eye holes, large nose, beard and hat colored with red, black and white pigment, 22 x 7-1/2 in.
Note: Acquired by Dr. Grimes in 1973....
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FIVE INDONESIAN WOODEN CARVED PAINTEDMASKSset of five Wayang Gareng masks; two red painted masks, two blue painted masks and one gold painted mask, 8-1/4 in.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Allen Grimes, Lexington,...
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TWO WEST AFRICAN CARVED WOODEN FIGURESDogonTribe, Mali, black painted maternity figure with children resting on stool, 33 in.; Lobi Tribe, Ghana, standing female figure with two octagonal metal plates on forehead,...
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LEGA CARVED MASKETTECongolese, smallface carved in bone, engraved with circular pattern, with thread and metal base, 6-1/8 x 2-3/4 in.
Note: Acquired by Dr. Grimes in 1980.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Allen...
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INDONESIAN SHAMAN'S WOODEN AND HORNMAGIC CONTAINERBatak purse for carrying shamanic potions and mixtures, painted black with metal chain, carved intricate geometric patterns and figures, 14-1/4 x 18 in.
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INDONESIAN FRAMED WOVEN TEXTILE20thcentury, red ground with black, white, blue, and yellow details, geometric designs, woven cotton, 50-1/4 x 32 in.; metal frame, 51-1/4 x 34-1/4 in.
Provenance: Collection...
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FOUR MODERN CAMBODIAN WOVEN TEXTILES20th/21stcentury, in multicolored woven silk and cotton, comprising: three lau skirts, largest 46-1/4 x 36-1/2 in.; one 77-1/2 x 23 in.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Allen Grimes,...
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BORNEO WOVEN PUA IBAN CEREMONIAL BLANKET20thcentury, geometric patterns in red, brown, beige, and green, in two sections stitch joined at center, 100-3/4 x 37 in.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Allen Grimes, Lexington,...
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SAVU WOVEN SELIMUT TEXTILE ON STRETCHERIndonesian,20th century, gray-green ground with cream and maroon details, geometric and scrollwork designs, twisted fringe, 61-1/4 x 24-1/2 in.; stitched on fabric laid stretcher, 68...
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NEPALESE THANGKApossibly early 20thcentury, depicting numerous arhats, buddhas, and celestial figures among clouds, central figures in yab yum , water based pigment on paper, image 22-3/4 x 15-1/2 in., mounted...
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SUMATRAN BATAK WOVEN ULOS TEXTILE20thcentury, Batak culture, warp ikat and geometric patterns in brown, red, and beige, cotton and silk, 73 x 26-1/2 in.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Allen Grimes, Lexington,...
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TIMOR WOVEN IKAT LAU TEXTILEIndonesian,20th century, red and brown ground with orange and beige highlights, stylized figural decoration, woven cotton, 53-1/2 x 23-1/2 in.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Allen Grimes,...
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FINE KENTUCKY WALNUT SUGAR CHEST INOLD SURFACEearly 19th century, walnut with yellow pine secondary, fine old probably original surface, wrought iron hinges, interior with two dividers and original lock, pegged...
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HOPKINS AND ALLEN PERCUSSION KENTUCKYRIFLE, .45 C RIFLE, .45 caliber, 33 1/2" octagonal barrel, two piece full length hardwood stock, brass furniture, case colored lock, open sights, ramrod stores under barrel,...
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Fine silver inlaid J.T. Brewer Kentuckyrifle, 48 caliber, maple stock, the lock plate marked, "Allen / Armstrong / Philadelphia," engraved, "J T Brewer," ornately carved butt, stock inlaid with 32 pieces of engraved...
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Chinese Export Kentucky AgriculturalAward Chinese ca 1845-1860. An export silver tankard with a historic battle scene throughout wrap applied cast dragon handle and an applied shield plaque reading Blue Grass...
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CARVED PREHISTORIC EFFIGY PIPE. Mississippianculture ca.1200-1400 Pike County Illinois. Carved sandstone pipe in the form of a kneeling person. 9 3/4''h. Ex Byron Knobloch ex Leo Allen. This item comes with...
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An Important Miami Pipe With Ties tothe 1795 Treaty of Greenville delicately carved curly maple stem with engraved bands of German silver and diamond-shaped inlay; brass mouthpiece and German silver tip; stem...
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