Bidspirit auction | Asian & North African Objects

Asian & North African Objects - A diverse collection of ethnographic and decorative objects from Asian and African traditions. The lot features a Tibetan copper and brass gau (amulet case) of cylindrical form, decorated with repousse medallions depicting Buddhist deities, interspersed with filigree work, Tibetan script, and inset with turquoise and coral-colored cabochons. A dark lacquered or bamboo water pipe base is inlaid with mother-of-pearl scenes of figures in a landscape with pine trees; the reverse side features four vertical rows of four inlaid characters. A carved horn container features a lid with high-relief carvings of a stylized human face and a bovine or ram head, with a wooden base secured by pegs. The lot includes a North African Tuareg telek dagger with a steel blade featuring an incised arrow mark, a wooden hilt with metal bolsters, and a leather and metal sheath with traditional geometric designs and two large attachment rings. Also included is a large curved dried gourd with a woven rattan band, a curved horn powder flask with a metal mouthpiece and red cord, and an additional smaller cylindrical case with repousse ornamentation and inset stones. Tibetan Gau Case: Length: 9 inches Inlaid Pipe Base: Height: 7 1/2 inches Carved Horn Box: Height: 4 1/2 inches Tuareg Dagger: Total Length: 10 1/2 inches; Blade Length: 6 1/2 inches Curved Gourd: Length: 13 1/2 inches Curved Horn: Length: 9 inches.