Cabinet of Curiosities

Superb butterfly Morpho Didius of South America (Venezuela). Displayed in a double side beveled glass box, thus, both sides of this beautifull butterfly can be observed. These butterflies amaze by the metallic colors of their wings witch naturally reflect the light. The reverse side imitates birds eyes, intending to frighten the predators, smart!

Reissue of an old square glass jewelry box inspired by the early 19th century. Cushion aged to perfection, an obsolete effect guaranteed!

A pretty romantic, elegant and refined jewelry box.

Dimensions: H 23 x 22 x 22 cm

Reissue of an old early 19th-century inspired glass jewelry box. Cushion aged to perfection, an obsolete effect guaranteed!

A pretty romantic, elegant and refined jewelry box.

Caesar's Golden Crown of Laurels on pedestal.

Globe Still Life with phosphorescent blue butterflies.

This Memento Mori-like skull, on which magnificent "Morpho" butterflies have landed, is presented under a Napoleon III style glass globe.

A unique work of art, presented on a turned wooden stand, to remind us of the fragile and ephemeral beauty of life.

Vanitas with blue butterflies Morpho Didius. Resin skull reproduction.

An unusual decorative object for your cabinet of curiosities.

A beautiful craftsmanship.

A collection of butterflies * presented in a "naturalistic" way and assembled by craftsmen in our workshops in 3 round retro frames.

(* butterflies are not always the same, they vary according to the seasons and arrivals)

Brushed metal display and base.

Crazy elegance for these three unusual displays.

Remarkable colors and harmony for these curiosities.

Flight of green butterflies delicately presented on branches of white Diospyros and protected by an elegant bridal globe. This reminds us of the naturalist display cases which adorned the galleries of Natural History museums in the 19th century. Each globe is a unique and original creation, handmade by our artisans in our workshops.

Set of 3 spherical glass globes featuring a collection of colorful butterflies; sublimated version of an entomology collection box.

Last pieces available.

Packaging specifically strengthened and adapted to the shipment.

Flight of orange butterflies delicately presented on branches of white Diospyros and protected by an elegant bridal globe. This reminds us of the naturalist showcases that adorned the galleries of Natural History museums in the 19th century.

Packaging specifically strengthened and adapted to the shipment.

A flight of red butterflies delicately presented on branches of Salix Tortuosa and protected by an elegant bridal globe. This reminds us of the naturalist display cases which adorned the galleries of Natural History museums in the 19th century. Each globe is a unique and original creation, handmade by our artisans in our workshops.

Packaging specifically reinforced and suitable for shipping. Magnificent !

Very beautiful Baoulé mask, mid-20th century from Ivory Coast of the Baoulé tribe.

A unique piece

The single item shown in the picture is the exact item you will receive.

The Baoulé are part of the Akan people. They moved to western Ivory Coast more than 200 years ago and adopted the masking traditions of their neighbors, the Guro, Sénoufo and Yaure peoples.

There are three basic types used in a special dance of rejoicing called Goli, symbolizing social order.

Most of these masks are Kpan – with elaborate hairstyles and exquisite carvings, and represent the elderly woman during ceremonies.

Another mask – Kple kple – represents the junior male. It is round and flat and is one of the most abstract traditional African masks.

A third type – a Goli Gulin – represents the senior male.

This panel, once brightly colored and finely carved, comes from the facade of one of the original houses of Toraja (Indonesia). Such panels served to establish the social rank of the householder and advertise his wealth. Each community developed its own characteristic imagery for these panels. Each one is time-worn, has its own distinct patina and is a unique and authentic collector's item.

This panel, once brightly colored and finely carved, comes from the facade of one of the original houses of Toraja (Indonesia). Such panels served to establish the social rank of the householder and advertise his wealth. Each community developed its own characteristic imagery for these panels. Each one is time-worn, has its own distinct patina and is a unique and authentic collector's item.

Beautiful Primitive wall panel, finely carved and painted bright colors worn by time.

Distinctive architectural element from traditional houses in southern Indonesia.

Column Statue Idol Timor with a height of 283cm. Red carved wooden statue, originally from Timor Island. Dating back to fifty years, these statues are erected at the entrances of houses under construction during traditional rites. They thus bless the house and its inhabitants and embody the power of the gods or of Nature.

Column Statue Idol Timor with a height of 283cm. Red carved wooden statue, originally from Timor Island. Dating back to fifty years, these statues are erected at the entrances of houses under construction during traditional rites. They thus bless the house and its inhabitants and embody the power of the gods or of Nature.

Very beautiful Boa mask, mid-20th century from Congo from the Boa tribe.

A unique piece. The single item shown in the picture is the exact item you will receive.

The Boa are mainly known for their masks, believed to be used in ceremonies related to war, to strengthen the courage of the warrior or to celebrate victories. These masks have wide-set, prominent, round ears, suggesting alertness, and are covered alternately with dark and light pigments. Ancient masks have been described belonging to warlike or secret associations and are considered war masks or diguises used for hunting although their precise function is not known

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Ibeji male figurine with pleasant features and facial scarifications. He has a sensitive expression. The character wears a traditional high-bonnet hairstyle. The surface has a nice brown patina. It is decorated with pearls around the waist and arms.

Material: Wood

Age: mid-20th century

Origin: Nigeria

Tribe: Ere Ibeji - Yoruba

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A classic female Hemba ancestor figure with hands placed on the chest, eyes half open. These figures are imbued with the nobility of ancestors increasing the family lineage. These figures would have been shown during important ceremonies aimed at strengthening the family's position. As a spiritual container, the figure would facilitate the connection between the world of the dead and that of the living. It has beautiful scarifications on the abdomen.

Material: Wood

Age: mid-20th century

Origin: Congo

Tribe: Hemba

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A Punu Duma or Mvudi mask from Gabon with white kaolin.

Masks like these were used by various tribes in Gabon.

The Mwo Spirit Maiden masks depict a beautiful young girl with her whitened face and serene expression. As in life, this beautiful young girl wears an elaborate hairstyle illustrated by polychrome colors.

The mask would be worn with a colorful costume covering his body. Although the mask has an Asian expression, no such connection has been made.

Known as Duma or Mvudi, it represents a female guardian spirit in the initiation of young girls, funeral rites, ancestor worship and also in full moon dances.

Material: wood

Age: mid-20th century

Origin: Gabon

Tribe: Punu

Tribe: Songye

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A typical female ancestral figure with nice varied patina. The stylistic similarities with the sculpture of the neighboring Kuba people are evident. Beautiful scarifications all over the body with a typical coiffure.

Material: Wood

Age: mid-20th century

Origin: Congo

Tribe: Ndengese

Very beautiful Kifwebe mask, mid-20th century from Congo from the Songye tribe.

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Named Kifwebe or “Boismasque” – the same type of which was produced by both the Luba and the Songye – this tribal mask imposes itself with its masterful dimensions.

The term Kifwebe refers to the mask – the society of masks – and to the wearer of the mask belonging to the male secret society bwadi bwa kifwebe.

There are three variants: the masculine (kilume) generally with a high crest - the feminine (kikashi) with a very low or absent crest - and finally the greatest embodying power (kia ndoshi).

Material: Wood

Age: mid-20th century

Origin: Congo

Tribe: Songye

Chair from the Chokwé Tribe, mid-20th century.

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Most seats in sub-Saharan Africa are low stools carved from a single block of wood. However, as early as the 16th century, Portuguese traders and explorers introduced back chairs to southern and eastern Africa. Chokwe artists soon began producing similar chairs by adding sculptural scenes and Chokwe motifs.

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Fang's Ngil masks are generally characterized by a face consisting of high orbital cavities on either side of a long straight nose separating two fine eye incisions.

The appearance of these masks coated with kaolin (the white color would evoke the power of the ancestors) in the middle of the night could arouse fear.

This type of mask was used by the Ngil male society which no longer exists today.

This secret society was responsible for initiations and fought against witchcraft. The wearers of these masks always appeared in large numbers at night lit by torches.

Material: wood

Age: mid-20th century

Origin: Gabon

Tribe: Fang

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Stunning chef stool hand carved from a single piece of wood

A beautifully carved stool from Mali.

The ancestral figures or nommo are symmetrical and geometric sculpted in relief.

They support the higher seat and should represent ancestors seen as authority figures.

According to Dogon cosmogony, the stool is made up of two discs; one representing the sky and the other the earth.

It shows signs of wear due to aging but remains remarkably solid.

Material: Wood

Age: mid-20th century

Origin: Mali

Tribe: Dogon

Glass frame containing a genuine old hunting basket from the Dani tribe, made from natural materials, painted and decorated with pigments, and decorated with feathers, according to the inspiration of the owner.

Through this personal object, this one showed his vision of the world, his sense of aesthetics as well as his know-how.

Reproduction of a coral of the lagoons of Oceania on a old wood antique turned pedestal, Napoleon III style. Coral is indeed an animal of the branch of the Cnidarians. Corals generally live in colonies of individuals called "polyps" which are "superorganisms". Each polyp secretes its own exoskeleton; Depending on the species, this exoskeleton is hard or soft.

Reproduction of a coral "montipora" of the lagoons of oceania. Coral is indeed an animal of the branch of the Cnidarians. Corals generally live in colonies of individuals called "polyps" which are "superorganisms". Each polyp secretes its own exoskeleton; Depending on the species, this exoskeleton is hard or soft.

Fashion Showcase "Variations of cuffs" - 4 cuffs of old shirts of the years 1900 on display.

A refined and original decorative element for home or a shop.

Still in use in the Papuan tribes, this shield is adorned with all the ornaments to the glory of the warrior who wears it. Note the red ocher paintings, typical of this region of the world, and symbols of mother earth.

White Coral Branch on Brass Base.

This type of branch coral, from its Latin name Acropora Florida, is a reef builder.

It lines the underwater cliffs of the Solomon Islands archipelago. This coral comes with its own CITES number (Washington convention).

Set of fine jewelry boxes in Napoleon III style.

To be noted: the glass is bevelled on each face of the jewelry boxes and the carved, gilded and aged old-fashioned metal.

Very beautiful actual handcrafted work.

Sold with upholstered cushions but without decoration accessories.

Beautiful New Guinea headdress made of shells, braided fibers and black feathers.

Old hunting basket from the Dani tribe, made from natural materials, painted and decorated with pigments, then decorated with feathers, according to the inspiration of the owner. Through this personal object, this one showed his vision of the world, his sense of aesthetics as well as his know-how.