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Surya Rutten

This collection shows a variety of amulets used for centuries in the Himalayan mountains.  These have a deep patina and show signs of many years of use. The amulets, from Nuristan, Afghanistan and the Swat Valley Pakistan, date from the early 1900’s or earlier.
Such amulets were bound around an animal’s neck in order to protect it from the evil eye and illness. They are carved with luck and fertility symbols and some have blessed quotations inserted  in the wood, closed-off with a wooden peg, or wax (see pictures for details).

Good condition, see description

Amulets (7) - Wood - Nuristan, Afghanistan, Swat Valley, Pakistan - Late 19th century        

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Italy

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Germany

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United Kingdom

Switzerland

Hungary

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Finland

Poland

Portugal

Sweden

Object

Asian art and objects

Tribal art and objects

Asian jewellery and adornments

Tribal sculptures statues carvings and figurines

Tribal weaponry and shields

Kelim

Sculpture

Statue

Tribal furniture

Necklace

Blanket

Amber

Asian ceramics glass and metalwork

Asian prints paintings and scrolls

Singing bowl

Figure

Jewellery box

Musical instrument

Ancient jewellery and beads

Tribal masks

Tribal textiles and clothing

Asian masks

Religious objects

Ring

Bracelet

Country of origin

India

Morocco

Nepal

Turkey

Algeria

Egypt

Uzbekistan

Afghanistan

Sri Lanka

Tunisia

Turkmenistan

Tibet

Burma

China

Ethiopia

Mauritania

Niger

Oman

Pakistan

South Africa

Yemen

Europe

Material

Silver

Wood

Bronze

Brass

Copper

Bone

Cotton

Steel

Ceramic

Leather

Mother of pearl

Wool and silk on cotton

Alloy

Iron (wrought)

Djati

Gold

Aluminium

Composite

Soapstone

Steel (stainless)

Textiles

Terracotta

Resin

Wool on wool

Gender

Women

Unisex

Condition

Good condition

Fair condition

Excellent condition

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

In very good condition

Good condition - used with some signs of wear

Natural

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Very good condition, see description

Non-functioning/ For restoration

Needs restoration

Good

As new - unused

Extras

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Period

Early 20th century

Late 20th century

20th century

Mid 20th century

British Raj (1858-1947)

Mughal Empire (1526-1857)

21st century

2000-2010

Late Ottoman period

Qajar dynasty (1796–1925)

1950-1960

Paleogene, Eocene (56 - 33.9 million years)

Maratha Empire (1674-1818)

Mughal Dynasty – III (1627 - 1857)

The British Raj (1858 – 1947)

1940-1950

1970-1980

1980-1990

1800-1850

1700-1750

1750-1800

1850-1900

19th century

Certification

No laboratory report

Style

Antique

Antique inspired

Realism

Signature

Original

Not signed

Signed

Colour

Multicolour

1900-2000

1400-1900

After 2000

Provenance

Private Collection

Gallery/ Antique Dealer

Auction house

Antique Market

Late 20th century - Cotton - Good condition

10 cushion covers made of kelim - Turkey  (No Reserve Price)

Late 20th century - Bronze - Good condition

Bronze female figure - India / Pakistan  (No Reserve Price)

Late 20th century - Brass - Good condition

Pair of lion dog figurines - Tibet  (No Reserve Price)

Late 20th century - Aluminium, Copper, Wood - Good condition

Bajot Bajath Hindu Pooja Table / Pedestal - India  (No Reserve Price)

Total weight: 14 g

Cat's Eye (Chrysoberyl) - Silver - Ring - Berber ring

Sculpture, Ardhanarishvara - 62 cm! - mid 20th c. - 62 cm - Bronze

Wool and silk on cotton -  Professionally cleaned  - Uzbekistan - 21st century

Suzane Rug - Kelim - 190 cm - 150 cm - Sofa,Table,Wall,Bedcovers

Late 20th century - Mother of pearl, Wood - Good condition

3x Box of Masaico - Egypt  (No Reserve Price)

Good condition - 5 cm

Bowl with engraved deities - Brass - India - 19th century

Good condition - 8 cm

Kashmiri bowl with snake handle - Copper - India - 19th century

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