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Beautiful antique Thai hand-carved wooden seated Buddha figure with original gold gilt. The figure is depicted in a serene meditative pose, with finely carved features and worn gilding that enhances its spiritual presence. The wood shows deep natural patina and authentic signs of age, including minor splitting consistent with its 19th-century origin. A traditional and evocative piece of Southeast Asian devotional art. Condition: Very good overall condition; general wear, some minor splitting to wood due to age; kindly see photos. Measurements: 11.5 inches high, 5 inches wide. Please reach out with any questions or offers. We are always around to chat. Check out all Brooklyn Artifacts items here!

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Key Characteristics & Origins. The figure features highly stylized, simplified facial features, an elongated or blocky torso, and an emphasis on the head. Similar carvings are traditionally found across several regions. Himalayan / Nepalese Folk Art. Shamanic ancestor figures or household guardians. Post figures or protectors often share this dark, heavily weathered wood texture and minimalist face shape. Hand-carved wooden ritual dolls or. Deity figures from various tribal communities across India display similar primitive proportions. Southeast Asian / Dayak Art. Certain protective or ancestral figures. Fragments from Borneo use similar dense, weathered woods with simplified human forms. The facial details are gouged directly into the wood with basic hand tools rather than refined chisels. The circular, hollowed-out eyes, simplified triangular nose, and rectangular slit mouth are prototypical elements of animistic or tribal carvings. Patina & Tool Marks. The head has a much darker, near-black surface layer compared to the lower neck. This contrast indicates the head may have been coated with a protective soot, oil, or sacrificial pigment, a common practice for protective statues in traditional homes or shrines. Horizontal carving grooves remain clearly visible on the forehead and cheeks. A prominent stress fracture runs from the crown of the head down through the left brow and eye, mirroring the larger split in the torso. This tells us the figure was carved from a single, solid log and has dried out naturally over decades of environmental exposure. Architectural Breakdown of the Top. The top of the head is intentionally carved into a series of raised, parallel ridges separated by wide, deep grooves. This stylized form typically represents stylized hair or a traditional tiered cap/headdress, a common convention in ethnographic folk carvings across West Africa, the Himalayas, and Oceanic cultures. You can clearly see flat, angular tool facets inside the grooves. This confirms the use of a traditional straight chisel or standard hand knife to scrape out the channels, rather than a modern curved gouge or rotating mechanical tool. The long vertical split visible in your previous images runs directly across these ridges, starting from the center of the crown. The way the wood grain splits cleanly across the cuts proves that the grooves were carved when the wood was still relatively green, and the stress crack naturally expanded over time as the log seasoned and contracted. Practical Insights from the Measurements. Standard Ritual Doll Proportions. An 8.5-inch height is typical for handheld ritual tokens, domestic shrine guardians, or tribal dolls meant to be carried or stowed in small household niches. The head accounts for roughly 3 inches of the total length, while the body makes up the remaining 5.5 inches. This highly exaggerated head-to-body ratio (roughly 1:3) is a deliberate stylistic choice common in animistic folk art to emphasize the seat of the spirit or intellect. Torso and Core Density. The thickest part of the torso spans from the 3-inch mark to about the 6-inch mark, showing that the remaining chunk of untethered wood is concentrated in a tight 3-inch block. Determining the exact age of a primitive wooden carving without lab testing is always challenging, but we can look at the physical indicators to make an educated estimate. This figure is likely an early-to-mid 20th-century artifact circa. It displays realistic, long-term degradation rather than artificial distressing, but it is not ancient. Key Factors for Dating the Figure. Drying and Stress Fractures. Wood shrinks as it loses moisture. The deep vertical split cutting completely through the head and torso takes decades to develop under normal indoor or sheltered conditions. The crispness of the split suggests it dried naturally over a long span of time. Rot on the Back vs. The dramatic wood rot, splintering, and loss on the reverse side of the torso indicate it spent a long period resting face-up on a damp floor or earthen surface. This kind of localized environmental decay takes several decades to form naturally. The dark coating on the head is not a modern chemical stain. Over time, parts of this coating have naturally chipped away to reveal a lighter, completely seasoned wood core beneath. The uneven ridges on top of the head and the gouged-out eyes show it was made entirely with traditional manual iron tools (knives or hand adzes) rather than precision electric tools, anchoring it to a traditional, rural folk environment. Among the three choices provided, this figure is most consistent with African culture, specifically West or East African traditional folk art. While its minimal style leaves some room for interpretation, it does not share the typical aesthetic conventions of the other two regions. The Middle East has historically avoided human-form wooden figurines due to deep-seated aniconic traditions (the religious avoidance of depicting sentient beings). Pre-Columbian and indigenous South American wood art looks vastly different-typically prioritizing highly flat, blocky forms, geometric step-fret body patterns, or distinct almond-shaped inlaid eyes. How It Connects to African Folk and Tribal Art. If we examine African ethnographic traditions, several highly specific visual matches exist for a small, 8.5-inch wooden figure with these exact traits. Mossi and Lobi Cultures (Burkina Faso / West Africa). These cultures are famous for carving small, highly simplified wooden dolls. Or ancestral protector stakes. They often feature an oversized head, small breasts carved directly on a blocky, cylindrical torso, and vertical linear grooves running across the crown of the head to represent braided hair or scarification. Kwere and Zigua Cultures (Tanzania / East Africa). These communities create iconic small ritual figures called. They are characterized by an abstracted torso, small cylindrical necks, a large head, and very distinctive parallel grooves carved straight across the scalp to mimic geometric hair patterns. Otherwise, the product is non refundable. That’s why I ask potential buyers for a discussion about the condition and quality of the product.

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Size:- 2.5 x 1.5 x 1 inch.

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A beautiful old wooden figurine of tribal goddess Gangaur. Finely hand carved in hard wood, original bright colors painted. Good condition and a rich patina. 7.5 x 6.5 x 54.5 cms / 3 x 2.6 x 21.8 inches. 0.988 kgs / 2.1736 pounds. We are an established dealer in Jodhpur, India. If you’re looking for any particular items from India, please let us know and we can procure. Our main business is wholesale exports. Thank you for taking an interest in our item. Please visit our store here. To see more of our collection.

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ANTIQUE Asian Gold Gilt Hand Carved Wooden Statue. IF You’re interested, shoot us an offer. All offers will be considered! ITEM: 1 Vintage Drummer Statue. SIZE: approx 22″x9.5″. SPECIAL FEATURES: Gold Gilt, hand carved, RARE. ERA: 1910s or older. CONDITION: EUC (See Abbreviation Definitions Below). This Statue will look fantastic in any room! His smiling face is going to bring happy energy into your home! Vintage Thai Drummer Statue man. Hand carved wooden statue of a smiling man holding his drum with legs bent in yogic fashion. There are no known damages. Only there looks like there are light cracks on his arms, but our expert believes the arms (& possibly the drum) were added later. There are some signs of age (places where the paints chipped, & a few white spots), but I feel like it adds character! No one really wants mass produced stuff, right? EUC- Excellent Used Condition. GUC: Good Used Condition. PUC: Poor Used Condition. NWT: New With Tags. NWOT: New Without Tags. NIB: New In Box. NIP: New In Package. NOS : New Old Stock. OOAK: One of A Kind. COA: Certificate of Authenticity. If your order is placed after noon on Fri, it may not go out until Mon. N###Check out our other items. Each piece is hand picked for its rarity, Uniqueness, quality & craftsmanship, & Awesomeness! We’re always adding new item & pride ourselves on providing you w quality, unique products at great prices! Contact me right away w any questions/ issues. Your satisfaction is important to me. Please be honest & we will too. If an item is damaged during transit, you will be asked to provide photos of the damaged packaging & item for investigation. Photos are taken of items prior to packing & after. Wrinkles are Not damages. Wrinkles sometimes happen during transport.

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This antique wood carving sculpture measures 9.5×6.5×3/4 inches, showcasing intricate details and craftsmanship. Originating from China, this piece combines traditional techniques with a unique and artistic flair. The sculpture is a perfect representation of the beauty and skill found in Chinese art, making it a valuable addition to any collection or space.

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This offering is for a late 19th century hand seated figure of a young dog, likely made in the Black Forest region of Germany. The figure is made of a light colored wood, possibly pine or Linden wood, with an outstanding deep brown natural surface patina. The overall height is app. 12.5 and the base measures app. 7 across at the widest point. The carving is quite realistic with an excellent rendering of the pups fur. He presents with an intense playful feeling that just makes you smile. The surface is excellent with very very minor high point wear and a beautiful mellow surface patina that has never been touched. The condition is excellent with no breaks, cracks or repairs. If additional photo’s are needed or you have need of answers to questions we do not address we will be happy to supply them. WE USUALLY SEND OUR INVOICE WITHIN 1 HOUR OF THE AUCTIONS ENDING.

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This offering is for an antique circa 1900 Folk Art Carved Figure Group with Original Paint. This wonderful figure grouping measures app. 17″ in length by 15″ in height to the top of the tree on the left. The depth front to back is app. The work is made of hand carved and painted wood with the exception of the eagle that sits atop the tree on the right which is made of cast metal. The artwork portrays three musicians playing for the benefit of a bear and an eagle in a wooded setting. The wood appears to be pine and the original paint surface is in excellent condition with a great untouched patina. There are some minor losses to the tips of the vining leaves that run around the base. There is also some chipping to the brims on two of the musicians hats and the bell of the horn on the musician on the left. Considering all of the detail I’m surprised it has survived in such nice condition. There are no other noteworthy breaks and there are no repairs. We have not cleaned the work so it’s also a little dusty. If additional photo’s are needed or you have need of answers to questions we do not address we will be happy to supply them. WE USUALLY SEND OUR INVOICE WITHIN 1 HOUR OF THE AUCTIONS ENDING.

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This antique folk art single piece of hard wood carved from Pennsylvania and painted songbird is a small statue representing a bird, in the Americana style. The lack of a signature and certificate of authenticity adds to the mystery and uniqueness of this piece, making it a charming addition to any art collection or table display.

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