Antique Buddhist clacking staff. Tibet, 19th century. The "clacking staff" used in Tibetan Buddhism is known as a Khakkhara (in Sanskrit) or Khar Sil (in Tibetan). Preventing Harm: The rhythmic clacking historically served to alert small animals, insects, and snakes of the monk's presence, allowing them to flee and preventing the monk from accidentally stepping on them. Announcing Alms: Because Buddhist monks take vows of silence while begging, the clacking sound was used to alert households and villagers that a monk was nearby to receive food or offerings. Length 34 inches.

Antique Solomon islands staff or walking stick inlaid with mother of pearl. Nineteenth century. Very good condition, missing just 2 pieces of M. O. P. inlay. Wonderful original patina. Length 36.5 inches.

African tribal Fang carved wood fertility figure, early 20th century. The Fang people, also known as Fang or Pahouin, are a Bantu ethnic group found in equatorial Guinea, northern Gabon, and southern Cameroon. The figure is 22.5" high and the wood platform is half an inch high.

New Guinea carved wood crocodile canoe or "crocanoe" with center lidded box. Sepic River area, early 20th century. Measures 20.5" long x 3.75" wide x wide 8.25" high. There is a break to the man's neck and a chip to the nose of the crocodile on the vessel lid.

Early 20th century coiled grass basket in excellent condition. Wonderful swirl design with diagonally exposed brush ends. measures 5.5" high x 7" wide.