This Miao piece is clearly used, but not an antique. However, it is completely in tune with the typical traditional Miao aesthetic in its superior, inventive design. In a very practical way, the ornament closes at the front. Both the pointed cones and the two linked S-shaped components are archetypal in Miao culture. The point… Continue Reading
This object was made by the Miao of Southwest China. Continue Reading
These armbands were made by the Miao of Southwest China. Continue Reading
A wonderful ancient Moroccan silver alloy (and glass) fibula from Tiznit Province in our possession. A piece of great character. Note the ancient “native” repairs. And the difference between a piece like this and so many of its inferior modern counterparts. As for the technique: each “wormhole” one sees here is in fact an individual… Continue Reading