Pair Mid-20th C. Boat Steering Paddles from Kerala, South India (11+ Ft Long!)

A pair of Laos swords from the late 19th century on custom stands. This pair of antique swords from Laos, often referred to as a daab or dha, were quick ...

This is a pair of African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) which are nicely presented upon custom metal stands. Such blades were used by various tribal groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a form of currency. They were used to close a variety of important transactions such as land deals or the proposal of marriage. These African sword...

Impressive pair of monumental hand carved wooden paddles featuring finely executed geometric and wave like motifs across the entire surface. The elongated proportions, sculptural silhouettes and richly aged dark patina give the pieces a strong architectural presence. Both paddles show clear signs of age and use, including surface wear and handling marks consistent with their original functional purpose. Each paddle displays a distinct carved pattern, creating a beautiful visual dialogue between the two objects. Likely inspired by ceremonial Oceanic or Polynesian paddles, these examples combine tribal craftsmanship with a highly decorative sculptural quality. Their strong minimalist form makes them particularly suitable as wall mounted objects...

Ancient Indian fabric stamps, hand carved, mounted as wall coat hangers. Simple and useful. ref. O/1022.