Statues & Carvings – Acquest-Art Asian & European Collectibles

Buddha Head U-Tong B Style Circa 1492

A U-Thong B Style (13th to 14th Century) acquired in Ayutthaya in 1969 showing the fusion of styles between Mon and Thai with a solid, corporeal and squared-off U Thong image. The head is more square than oval with a small band between the hairline and forehead. The hairstyle is small and spiky-curly. The head is in excellent condition with small hole on left side of neck (visible on picture). Currently mounted on hardwood base.

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Size: 123 x 123 x 123 cm
Item: #1323531
Location – USA

Burma Buddha Shan State Circa 15th

A Bronze Burmese Buddha from Shan State from the 15th Century. The Statues depicts Buddha subduing the demon Mara. The Buddha sits on a high-stepped throne tapering towards the top – a characteristic of Shan artists. The statues has a dedication on the back. The Shan also referred to as Tai people, originated from Yunnan in the Southern part of China. When Kublai Khan invaded Pagan in the 13th century, the Shan migrated behind them in Laos, Thailand, Burma, Vietnam and India. The Shan established the Ava and Pinya dynasties’ and during this time conquered parts of west and south Burma.

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Item: #1312962
Location – USA

Parvati Bronze Statuette Possibly Chola Period (13th)

A small bronze figure of Parvati, consort of Shiva, acquired in Ceylon in 1969. South India, possibly of Chola period, circa 13th century Standing in graceful tribangha on a double-lotus base over a square plinth with her right hand raised inkatakamudra, dressed in a sheer dhoti incised with a lotiform pattern and secured with a festooned belt, adorned with various jewelry and the sacred thread, the face serene with gentle smile and elongated eyes surmounted by a foliate diadem and conical headdress, with locks of hair escaping over the shoulders and decorated with lotus blossoms

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Item: #1312966
Location – USA

Luzon Ifugao Bulol

A large Ifugao bulul acquired near Baguio, Philippines in 1978. In sitting position to guard the rice reserves. Ifugao culture is based on rice which is considered to be a prestige crop. The bulul guards this granary and is treated with respect. It is carved from narra or ipil wood and is particularly heavy. The bulul is touched by hands dipped in blood of a chicken and this was the case by the author upon buying this bulul. The bulul takes this dark color from the chicken blood as well as grease offerings. In good condition with some natural knots and cracks in the wood (visible in pictures)

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Item: #1312771
Location – USA

Pair of Bali Temple Bull Boxes

A pair of carved bulls acquired in Bali in 1969 and probably 20 years old at that time. These bulls are in the shape of a box probably for temple offerings. In good condition without cracks or repairs

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Item: #1313905
Location – USA

A Pair of Bali Dwarapala

A pair of old Begodol acquired in Bali in 1969 probably 20-30 years old at that time or circa 1939. Begodol or Dwarapala is the Balinese name for the gate guardian statues which were placed in Pura (temples) and Puri (royal homes) but currently can be found in kost houses in Bali. The statues are placed on the left and right side of the gate. Most balinese use the male-female Dwarapala which sometimes look alike and sometimes are different. They are the equivalent of the Chinese ying-yang, good-bad, positive-negative…etc. The Barong statue has a crack seen in the picture but remains a well-executed carving with fine details including the monkey on which the Dwarapala is stepping.

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Item: #1312966
Location – USA

Old Tarahumara Indian Batea

Taos Indian Pueblo located in Norther Mexico was built centuries ago. This pueblo is a classic example of a multi-level dwelling. Thick vegas (beams) were laid in the ceilings of each dwelling to support the tremendous weight of the adobe (mud bricks). Notice the deck of windows – ventilation was poor but the nature of the adobe is cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Outside ladders were used to go from level to level. The blue doors were thought to keep out evil spirits.

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Item: #1312966
Location – USA