This Persian gouache miniature painting circa 1850, depicts a courtroom scene in the Palace of Fars, Afghanistan. The hand-calligraphy is in the Dari-Farsi dialect that is still practiced in some areas of Afghanistan.
Width 5¼ inches, height 9¼ inches.
Professional appraisal included.

This Persian gouache miniature painting circa 1850, depicts a courtroom scene in the Palace of Fars, Afghanistan. The hand-calligraphy is in the Dari-Farsi dialect that is still practiced in some areas of Afghanistan.
Width 5¼ inches, height 9¼ inches.
Professional appraisal included.

GEOFF SEARLE is a Canadian Master Potter, born and raised In Kimberly, British Colombia. He attended the Kootenay School of Art in Nelson, B. C. and has been working as a potter since 1972, producing stoneware, porcelain, raku and pit-fired pieces. His exquisite softly lustrous raku vases have an architectural harmony and balance that is almost as intriguing as the man himself...

GEOFF SEARLE is a Canadian Master Potter, born and raised In Kimberly, British Colombia. He attended the Kootenay School of Art in Nelson, B. C. and has been working as a potter since 1972, producing stoneware, porcelain, raku and pit-fired pieces. His exquisite softly lustrous raku vases have an architectural harmony and balance that is almost as intriguing as the man himself...

GEOFF SEARLE is a Canadian Master Potter, born and raised In Kimberly, British Colombia. He attended the Kootenay School of Art in Nelson, B. C. and has been working as a potter since 1972, producing stoneware, porcelain, raku and pit-fired pieces. His exquisite softly lustrous raku vases have an architectural harmony and balance that is almost as intriguing as the man himself...

 Antique Spanish Holy Water font made of hand carved soapstone. The wonderful patina glows richly from the years of hands rubbing on the stone, as they dipped into the font's reservoir of holy water. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Size: 10 inches high, 7 inches wide, 3 inches deep. Weight: 2 kilos, 141 grams. (4.5 pounds).

Cedar totem pole 15" tall with Raven Crest, carved and signed by well known B.C. Coast Salish artist Stan Joseph (Sequilem). Tribal affiliation: Squamish Nation, British Colombia. Rich patina, excellent condition. Bought from an estate sale. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Height: 15" Width: 4 1/4" Depth: 4" Weight: approx. 30 ounces (853grams)

This handmade Oyster Shell dish is a spectacular work of art by a very fine Canadian potter named Jan Sells...

This handmade Bear Claw Shell Dish Shell dish is a spectacular work of art by a very fine Canadian potter named Jan Sells...

Native cedar carving representing a clam mask done by well known artist R. J. Hanuse (October 15, 1943-November 8, 2007) . Tribal affiliation: Kwakwaka' wakw clan (formerly Kwakiutl) British Columbia. Signed and dated 1980. Excellent condition with a few very slight light scratches possibly done during carving. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Height: 6" Width: 3/4" Length: 10" weight: approximately 4 ounces (107 grams)

This charming Native hand made clay Raven whistle was recovered in a dump near the Salish Indian Reserve in Sechelt B.C. The whistle appears to have been much used and probably dates from 1880 to 1910. Comes with a signed letter of provenance that accompanied the whistle when I acquired it in 1996.The Pender Harbour area was once the winter capital of the Coast Salish nation, specifically the Shishalh tribe...

Native polychrome cedar carving of Thunderbird and Eagle signed and dated 1997 by artist Eli Billy. Tribal affiliation: Ehattesaht Nation, British Columbia. Excellent condition. This is a hard to find carving by this artist. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Height: 11" Width: 6" Depth: 1" Weight: 12 ounces (327 grams)