A large Early 20th Century Woven Tapestry - Central America

A Yei Navajo Figural double-sided flat woven wall hanging - circa 1930. Displaying five standing figures on an deep speckled grey ground, framed by a red border. The Yei iconography is related to Navajo religious sandpaintings. Navajo religion has a reverence for nature and is based on maintaining a balance in the universe. It was believed that there was a sense of harmony needed to maintain a healthy life. Should an individual do something to upset this balance, then it was believed that an illness might befall them. Much like in the modern-day, a medicine man was hired to help regain this harmony. The remedy involved a combination of chanting, herbal medicines and a sandpainting ritual. Various coloured sands were sprinkled on the ground until they formed a specific Yei (holy person), based on the god he was trying to summon. When the sandpainting was completed, it was sanctified by spreading corn pollen over it. Once the sacred sandpainting had served its purpose, it was erased. To save it or reproduce its imagery was dangerous and could bring serious grief to anyone who retained the image. During the 1890s, the Navajos phased out blanket weaving in favour of rugs. There was strong demand from the vast migration of settlers, building homes by the thousands, who needed something to cover their floors. The first Navajo rug depicting holy people...

An impressive early 20th century large-scale oil on canvas by Ukrainian artist Marc Sterling (1895-1976). The still-life composition draws the viewer in with its depiction of assorted fruits, a delicate vase embellished with blooming flowers, and an intricate charger, offering a feast for the eyes with its rich textures and soft colors. The painting is presented in its original Italian Cassetta...

A Large decorative mid 20th century Moroccan Berber Rug. Displaying blue diamond patterned decorations, on a white ground. Each end features oversized platted fridging.   Height -...

An artful relic from the early 19th century, this Italian oil on wood painting. Executed on a walnut board, the raw and unadorned interior of the painting evokes a sense of authentic...

Olk Silk Uzbekistan Ikat, washed and ironed for sale - This item has TWO straight parts of fabric - Beautiful tribal female workmanship, with bright and cheerful colors as per trad...

A vivid mid-century European tapestry showcasing lively figures, animals, and densely layered floral imagery in an eye-catching palette. The flatwoven silk-and-cotton construction en...

These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...

Exceptional Banner of Pageantry with Multicolor Tapisserie Squares with 8 Weave Ornaments in Relief. On the inferior part the ornaments float with the wind. (2 are missing) Very good...