Ethnographic science is the study of humans in a holistic fashion. The general belief behind the science is that observing humans as they live and the things they use is the best way to define who they are.
Ethnographic antiques are antique items which were used by people in the household. These can include items which were used for daily living, such as items to clean or prepare food, and items which were used specifically for the purpose of decorating their homes. These items can often be used to get some insight into who the people were and how they lived and the belief systems they had in place. Many of these antiques are collected for their beauty or by people who feel they can relate.
Ethnographic antiques can be somewhat difficult to find and at times they can be expensive but many great items can be found for good prices in and around Los Angeles.
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 a huge ornate pendant tuareg niger US $145.00
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 silver personal grooming tools tuareg niger US $145.00
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 an ornate silver brush holder from a tibetan monastery US $275.00
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 an antique african heavy copper anklet bracelet congo US $155.00
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 an antique chinese 19th century iron fishermans knife US $75.00
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 African Lega Mask Serene Presence N R US $45.00
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 Antique NATIVE American BEAR Paw SNOW Shoes BENTWOOD US $112.00
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 an african forged iron knife ngombe congo US $145.00
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 antique forged iron knife african currency congo US $125.00
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 rare authentic voodoo doll bocio w magic bottles SALE US $99.99
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 lost wax cast ornate tubular shaped brass bead nigeria US $75.00
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 a large silver shawl pin peru US $110.00
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 huge forged african knife saber ngbandi poto congo US $145.00
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 an antique african twisted copper bracelet from nigeria US $65.00
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 a 19th century small bronze african bell igbo nigeria US $95.00
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 GORDON POND 1920 2001 Navajo Hogan oil ARIZONA US $180.00 |
 Santa Clara olla fluted rim US $250.00 |
 Santa Clara Pueblo vase US $250.00 |
 Sharon NARANJO Garcia 10 inch black SANTA CLARA jar US $600.00 |
 SANTANA and ADAM black on black polished jar US $850.00 |
 ARCHAIC OCEANIC FERTILITY GOD DIETY MAHOGANY SCULPTURE US $42.00
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 TRIBAL AFRICAN BAULE MASK FROM COTE DIVOIRE M268 US $129.00
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 TRIBAL AFRICAN INTRICATE BAMBARA MASK FROM MALI M337 US $169.00
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 TAHITIAN PRINCESS POLYNESIA COOK ISLANDS COFFEE CUP US $22.00
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