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art deco glass ceilling lamp. glass, nickle plated brass. German. Good condition, few minor chips on glass shade. circa 1920
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Northwest Coast Anonymous, Kwekwe mask. The Kwekwe mask was borrowed by the Kwakiutl and Nootka from the Salish. The dance of the Kwekwe was associated with earthquakes and was believed to bring the Hamatsa. The Kwekwe also prevented children from picking up coins and other pres Painted wood, 17 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (44.5 x 19.1 x 17.1 cm) 00584-1
Deniz Aktay Bends Single Metal Stripe Into a Sculptural Low Coffee Table
The Pelican low coffee table by German furniture designer Deniz Aktay is an interesting design that impresses us with its art and creativity. Pelican evokes memories of art sculptures as it is created using a single piece of metal stripe. It appears somewhat inspired by the color of the Pelican’s beak. The metal stripe is artfully bent in an hourglass-like shape at the bottom which stands stably on the ground without any additional support.