{"title":"Vintage \u0026 Collectibles","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage, antique, and historically documented objects selected for their craftsmanship, provenance, cultural context, or collector interest.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"indonesian-marriage-dolls-union-of-the-bone-spirits","title":"Lombok Indonesian Marriage Dolls | Carved Bone \u0026 Wood","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of articulated figures from Lombok, Indonesia, catalogued as marriage dolls. Each is carved from bovine bone with wooden limbs and human hair. The female figure has an etched lizard motif on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach figure measures approximately 9 inches high by 2.25 inches wide by 2.5 inches deep. Combined weight is approximately 1.6 pounds. The pair is sold together as a collector object.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lombok, Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved bovine bone, wood, and human hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each approx. 9 in. H x 2.25 in. W x 2.5 in. D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.6 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Articulated wooden limbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturn terms:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 calendar days after delivery, subject to the Return Policy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"From The Andes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44420844060729,"sku":"MS-0036","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3134\/5977\/files\/indonesian-marriage-dolls-6064804.jpg?v=1760393282"},{"product_id":"bolivia-tiwanaku-ritual-effigy-vessel","title":"Tiwanaku Vessel | Andean Ceramic Ritual Artifact from Bolivia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description luxury-asset\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 3px; font-weight: 300; color: rgb(26, 26, 26); text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Tiwanaku Libation Vessel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-style: italic; color: rgb(136, 136, 136); margin-top: -10px; font-weight: 300; text-align: center;\"\u003eA Singular Masterwork of Andean Cosmology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo possess this vessel is to act as a custodian of deep time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Originating from the Bolivian highlands, this ritual artifact is an unrepeatable expression of the Tiwanaku civilization (c. 800–1200 AD). It is not a reproduction. It is a silent witness to a millennium of Andean history: a hand-formed bridge to the sacred rituals of the high plateau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Sensation of the Sacred\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a profound, grounding gravity in the presence of this piece. The kneeling male figure, incised with concentric circles and linear banding, represents a kneeling shaman in the act of offering. When you touch the unglazed, traditionally fired surface, you feel the pre-industrial tooling of a master whose name is lost but whose intent remains. It fulfills the need for absolute authenticity: a singular object that commands silence and intellectual reverence in any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Provenance of the Archive\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a market flooded with replicas, this vessel offers the security of a closed-source history. It has remained within a private Bolivian family collection since the 1970s. The surface patina and organic wear are consistent with genuine ceremonial use: specifically the offering of \u003cem\u003echicha\u003c\/em\u003e, the fermented maize drink central to Andean communal life. It is an investment in cultural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Attribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiwanaku Tradition (Bolivian Highlands).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kneeling male figure with ceremonial offering cavity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-formed, traditionally fired ceramic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5.5 in. x 2.5 in. x 5.25 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Private family collection (Held since the 1970s).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original surface patina with historic tooling details intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStewardship and Care\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a collector-grade artifact of archaeological significance. It must be handled with the respect due to a ritual object. We recommend display in a climate-stable environment, away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 30px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; border-top: 2px solid #1a1a1a; padding-top: 20px;\"\u003eSecure the antiquity. Acquire the Tiwanaku Legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"From The Andes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44538219331641,"sku":"MS-0037","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3134\/5977\/files\/bolivia-ceramic-ritual-effigy-vessel-kneeling-male-figure-tiwanaku-tradition-6757325.jpg?v=1760393304"},{"product_id":"england-spectacles-provenance-case-liverpool-c-1940s-1950s","title":"England Spectacles \u0026 Provenance Case – Liverpool, c.1940s–1950s","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description luxury-asset\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 3px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eThe Liverpool Portfolio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-style: italic; color: #888; margin-top: -10px; font-weight: 300;\"\u003eA Singular Record of Post-War Resilience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo hold this ensemble is to step into the private interior of a survived moment.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not merely an antique: it is a time-capsule of British domestic life, preserved intact for over seventy years. It fulfills the deepest need for authentic connection to the past: a tactile, unedited portrait of a life lived through the grit and grace of post-war Liverpool. This is a singular survival that demands a place in a collection of high social significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eThe Sensation of the Everyday\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThere is a profound, evocative power in the details. The metal case, cold and patinated by decades of touch, houses spectacles that bear the literal fracture of daily use. But the heartbeat of the collection is the handwritten grocery list: a frantic, hopeful record of \"PG Tips,\" \"Kippers,\" and \"Whiskey.\" To read these lines is to feel the pulse of a vanishing era: a time of rationing, resilience, and the quiet dignity of a household at 62 Higher Road. It is an intimate, unfiltered dialogue with the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eThe Archive of the Ordinary\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIn a world of digital ephemera, this portfolio offers the security of a physical legacy. Items of this caliber, containing both the personal effects and the private thoughts of the owner, are virtually never found in the open market. The \"Brown\" provenance is clear, specific, and untouched. It is a rare social document that captures the transition from a world at war to a neighborhood rebuilding itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62 Higher Road, Liverpool 25, England (c. 1940s–1950s).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtifacts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patinated metal case, celluloid spectacles (bridge fracture), and original handwritten grocery ephemera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEphemera Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shopping list featuring iconic period brands like Persil and All Bran.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Documented to the \"Brown\" estate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offered as found: museum-grade preservation of original wear and markings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eA Rare Stewardship Opportunity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis lot is a masterpiece of social history. It is intended for the collector or institution that values the \"hard truth\" of the human experience. It arrives from our archive, preserved in its original state to maintain its narrative integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 30px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; border-top: 2px solid #1a1a1a; padding-top: 20px;\"\u003eProtect the story. Acquire the Liverpool Portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"From The Andes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44573915775033,"sku":"MS-0044","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3134\/5977\/files\/england-spectacles-provenance-case-liverpool-c1940s1950s-2345210.jpg?v=1760393275"},{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-zodiac-talisman-powerful-brass-mandala-for-protection-astrology","title":"Antique Tibetan Zodiac Talisman - Powerful Brass Mandala for Protection \u0026 Astrology","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description luxury-asset\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 3px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eThe Lhasa Guardian\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-style: italic; color: #888; margin-top: -10px; font-weight: 300;\"\u003eA Mid-Century Talisman of Astrological Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecure a sanctuary of unshakeable stability.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Lhasa Guardian is a functional piece of spiritual technology: an authentic, mid-20th century double-sided mandala. Acquired in Tibet during the 1990s, this plaque fulfills the deep, human need for a grounded environment. It is designed to act as a guardian of the threshold, providing a constant, silent frequency of protection and alignment for the home or the individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eThe Sensation of Ritual Mastery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThere is a profound, tactile honesty in the metal of this piece. On the front, the twelve zodiac animals are hand-cast with slight irregularities: proof of a master's hand rather than a machine's precision. The relief has softened through decades of handling, creating a surface that feels warm and responsive to the touch. To hold this talisman is to feel the weight of its ritual history: a palpable energy that modern reproductions cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eThe Power of the Double Vajra\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe reverse side reveals a deeply carved double vajra: the Buddhist symbol of absolute, unyielding stability. While mass-produced replicas often leave the back blank or poorly finished, the intricate detail of this reverse side confirms its status as a true ritual object. It is a tool for the individual who demands authenticity in their spiritual practice, providing an anchor for meditation spaces or a commanding presence at a home’s entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eTechnical and Cultural Profile\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tibet (Verified mid-20th century construction).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Casting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-cast alloy with an honest, aged patina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twelve-animal zodiac (Front) and Intricate Double Vajra (Reverse).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acquired in Tibet, c. 1990s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated suspension loop for wear or threshold mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eStewardship of the Sacred\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis is a singular opportunity to acquire a verified piece of Tibetan cultural history. It is an object created with powerful intent and preserved through decades of genuine use. It arrives from our archive in Taos, New Mexico, ready to serve its next custodian as a protector and an anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 30px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; border-top: 2px solid #1a1a1a; padding-top: 20px;\"\u003eProtect your threshold. Acquire the Lhasa Guardian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"From The Andes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44914584911929,"sku":"MS-0082","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3134\/5977\/files\/antique-tibetan-zodiac-talisman-powerful-brass-mandala-for-protection-astrology-8432591.jpg?v=1786790801"},{"product_id":"rare-vintage-la-grande-maison-de-blanc-travel-domino-set","title":"Rare Vintage La Grande Maison de Blanc Travel Domino Set","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description luxury-asset\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 3px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eThe Opéra Travel Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-style: italic; color: #888; margin-top: -10px; font-weight: 300;\"\u003eA Golden Age Relic from La Grande Maison de Blanc\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep into the definitive era of Parisian elegance.\u003c\/strong\u003e This rare travel domino set is a portal to the golden age of European travel: a time when the Orient Express and transatlantic liners defined the height of international style. Retailed by the legendary \u003cem\u003eLa Grande Maison de Blanc\u003c\/em\u003e at the Place de l’Opéra, this set was crafted for the discerning traveler who demanded luxury even in the smallest of diversions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eThe Sensory Profile of Travel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThere is a profound tactile pleasure in the materials of this era. The amber-marbled travel case, likely crafted from phenolic resin, glows with a warmth that mimics the interior light of a vintage first-class cabin. The two-tone tiles, in classic ivory and red, provide a crisp, satisfying weight in the hand. To handle this set is to feel the unhurried pace of a bygone century: a portable sanctuary of entertainment designed for the cafés of Paris and the staterooms of the Atlantic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eA Singular Survival\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIn the world of ephemera, completeness is the ultimate luxury. This is the only documented example of this set to surface with its original branded tissue paper and stamped Maison de Blanc box intact. The presence of the 70-year-old tissue adds a layer of archival integrity that is virtually impossible to find. It is not just an object: it is a curated moment of Parisian retail history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eCuratorial Profile\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retailed at Place de l’Opéra, Paris (c. 1930s–1950s).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e Translucent amber marbled resin with an integrated red divider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tiles:\u003c\/strong\u003e A complete 28-piece double-six set in ivory and red early plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Archive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes original branded tissue and the stamped Maison de Blanc outer box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miniature pocket scale for travel and social play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eCondition and Stewardship\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis set survives in excellent condition for its age. All twenty-eight tiles remain present with crisp markings. The case displays beautifully, showing only a gentle, honest warp consistent with early resins. To preserve the color and the fragile tissue, we recommend display away from direct heat and sunlight. It arrives from our archive, packaged with the care due to a centerpiece artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 30px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; border-top: 2px solid #1a1a1a; padding-top: 20px;\"\u003eReclaim the ritual. Acquire the Opéra Travel Set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"From The Andes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44914971705401,"sku":"MS-0083","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3134\/5977\/files\/rare-vintage-la-grande-maison-de-blanc-travel-domino-set-1933926.jpg?v=1760393383"},{"product_id":"vintage-lake-atitlan-folk-art-bowl-teal","title":"Vintage Lake Atitlán Folk Art Bowl | Hand-Carved Teal \u0026 Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivid Guatemalan Folk Art.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is functional art with serious shelf presence. Hand-carved in the Lake Atitlán artisan corridor and finished in high-saturation color, this bowl upgrades a tabletop or console instantly. It reads handmade at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bowl commands attention through color and geometry. It creates a focal point in any room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Visuals:\u003c\/strong\u003e The interior features hypnotic concentric bands that pull the eye inward. The teal exterior contrasts with playful zigzags and target patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twin handles create a distinct silhouette that breaks up the monotony of standard round bowls. It feels solid and deliberate in the hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protected by a clear coat that preserves the vivid paint while keeping it functional for daily use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guatemala (Lake Atitlán Artisan Corridor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved wood with hand-painted finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.75\" W (handle to handle) x 3.75\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBowl Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorway:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturated Teal, Red, and Earth Tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage. Shows minor rim chips and surface marks consistent with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDeployment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to place it:\u003c\/strong\u003e The high-contrast color makes it an ideal centerpiece for a neutral dining table or a dark wood entryway console.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a catchall for keys and sunglasses, a fruit bowl, or a vessel for dried botanicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid soaking, dishwashers, or harsh chemicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying with Confidence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine export folk art. The brushstrokes, slight asymmetry, and small imperfections verify this is not a factory-molded item.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"From The Andes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45298173050937,"sku":"MS-0265","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3134\/5977\/files\/vintage-lake-atitlan-folk-art-bowl-hand-carved-teal-red-3846786.jpg?v=1767188770"},{"product_id":"duane-hopper-buffalo-dancer-oxblood-coral-coin-silver-concho-belt","title":"Duane Hopper Oxblood Coral \u0026 Coin Silver Concho Belt, c. 1980s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA late-1980s concho belt by Taos silversmith Duane Hopper, founder of Buffalo Dancer, made in .900 coin silver and set with 18 matched natural Mediterranean oxblood coral cabochons. The belt comes directly from the artist’s personal collection and retains its original unpolished silver patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe custom configuration includes 18 conchos and a 1.75-inch buckle. The saddle leather remains supple and intact, and the silver is stamped \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Dancer COIN SILVER\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duane Hopper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Dancer Workshop, Taos Plaza, New Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e .900 coin silver, assay tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Mediterranean oxblood coral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoral:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 matched cabochons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 conchos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Dancer COIN SILVER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original unpolished silver patina; saddle leather remains supple and intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct from the artist’s personal collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"From The Andes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45305930219577,"sku":"MS-0249","price":50000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3134\/5977\/files\/duane-hoppers-buffalo-dancer-18-concho-oxblood-coral-masterpiece-6665315.jpg?v=1786788212"},{"product_id":"yoruba-style-ibeji-twin-figures","title":"Yoruba-Style Twin Figures, Carved Wooden Pair","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eYoruba-Style Twin Figures, Carved Wooden Pair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This pair of carved wooden figures reflects the Yoruba \u003cem\u003eère ìbejì\u003c\/em\u003e\n    tradition of southwestern Nigeria. \u003cem\u003eIbeji\u003c\/em\u003e means “born two.” In\n    Yoruba tradition, when one twin died, a carved figure could be made to\n    represent the child and cared for by the family as a continuing presence.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The figures have tall patterned crests, incised facial markings, carved\n    bases, and fiber accents. They have been in our collection since the 1980s\n    and are sold together as a pair.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eApproximate dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMale figure: 13 in. high × 3.5 in. wide × 5.5 in. deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFemale figure: 11.5 in. high × 3 in. wide × 3 in. deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Both figures show visible wear from age and handling, including dings,\n    scuffs, and surface marks. The fiber accents are loose and frayed in\n    places. Please review the photos for details.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The specific maker and original place of carving have not been documented.\n    Offered as Yoruba-style figures.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"From The Andes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50652087025721,"sku":"MS-0272","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3134\/5977\/files\/yoruba-style-twin-figures-carved-wooden-pair-4057444.png?v=1791234674"}],"url":"https:\/\/fromtheandes.com\/collections\/vintage-collectibles.oembed","provider":"From The Andes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}