Gypsy Wagon

Last week I got in a few select items from Africa.  All are incredibly rare.  These items come from my trusted African friend, who’s family is still in Africa.  These are all one of a kind treasures and won’t stay around for ever.  If you are interested in purchasing any of the items on this page, write to me at:  info@shopgypsywagon.com

3 Foot tall antique African mask from the Guro tribe $210

Smaller Guro mask from the Ivory Coast $105

Ancient large Coptic cross from Ethiopia, hand-painted $150

These hand-painted Coptic crosses are incredibly RARE & a steal at $150

3 closed antique Coptic crosses from Ethiopia $65 ea.

Hand-painted incredible Coptic crosses, a steal at $65!

The horns on a Guro Mask represent spiritual power and can hold magic potions or medicines to protect human lives.  With some masks human features are combined with the powerful hornbill or yangaleya bird and on other a combination of human and animal traits can be found, including the hornbill or even imaginary beasts.

The masks of the Guro tribe represents the spirit of Gu, the wife of Zamble a supernatural being.  Gu is often depicted as elegant, graceful, serene and beautiful. Sacred Guro masks, delicately crafted and colorful are used and honored during sacrificial gatherings, funerals, and celebrations.  The Guro people are led by a chief the Je society is responsible for political, social and juridical affairs and decisions of war and peace, they also appear at funerals of members.  The Guro and Yaure tribes are closely related and some scholars think that these two groups inspired the art of the Baule.  The Guro tribe is from the Ivory Coast – West Africa.

Ethiopia has been a Christian nation since the 4th C. and these cast silver crosses take three major forms.  Those with hollow round bases were mounted on staffs and carried on staffs during processionals or displayed on altars. They can stand on their own or be mounted on bases.  Medium-size crosses with no bases were hand carried during services.  I have 2 medium sized crosses that are not pictured here.  Small pendant crosses can be worn as jewelry.  Though they are heavy and better used as alter pieces.  All are made of a silver alloy and have been individually hand cast in Ethiopia.

If it’s been a while since you’ve been in the shop there’s lots of new goodies.  Scroll this page to see lots of new stuff.  My photos really don’t do these items justice.  If you’re local here in Bandon or planning on coming to town, now would be a good time to see how beautiful these things are.  The old Wagon is bursting at the seams.  To my friends who are out of town, I will ship to you.  Many of the things listed here come in different colors.  Write me at info@shopgypsywagon.com to ask for certain colors.  I will photograph stuff so you can see it.  I take paypal.

Antique textile quilt from India $110 Available in many different colors.

Portion of a wall hanging. Same type but different color as above. $110 3' x 5'

Beautiful blue wall hanging from India. $78 3' x 5'

Same as above, different color. $78

Stunning table runner made from antique textiles from India $60

Another table runner. Different style. Available in many colors $40

Similar to above, different color. $40

Wonderful table runner made from antique textiles from India $48

Similar to above table runner but darker color. $48

Pixie magic skirts made from recycled silk saris from India $25

Many color variations to choose from. Reversible! $25

Medium length sari silk skirts. Wrap around & reversible! $25

Many different ways to wear this skirt. Medium length. $25

Long magic skirt. Many color variations. Beautiful. $25

These skirts are gorgeous! $25

$35 viscose pashminas. This will vanish quickly.

New styles of the $7 scarves are in.

Best priced, most beautiful scarves in Bandon. $7

Many, many more styles available! $7

I also have many different pillow cases that are made with the antique textiles from India.  They come in big (26″x 26″) & med. (16″x16″) sizes.  Watch this blog for updates and more photos!  If you can’t make it into the shop, let me know what you’re looking for, what color, what type of wall space you’re trying to fill, the more info the better.  Scroll the entire page to continue seeing all the new goodies.

Every now and then I have to break down and buy some unbelievably rare goodies for the shop.  This is my favorite stuff.  The reason for having a store specializing in tribal treasures.  Write to me at info@shopgypsywagon.com for bigger photos and ordering information.

Probably From Saurashtra Gujarat, India.  Early 20th Century Hand-embroidered silk on cotton, wedding canopy.  Bride and mother work on these for months to prepare for the wedding:

Huge! 70"x 85" $245

Incredibly rare, in excellent condition.

Amazingly detailed work.

The Gypsy Wagon has one of the best collections of these hand embroidered wedding canopies in America.  This one has lots of mirrors.  I love all the details in this work of art:

Rare rectangle wedding canopy 44"x 70" $270

Wonderfully detailed colorful embroidery work.

The old gramophone helps date this piece to pre-1940's.

This is one of the most visually stunning Wedding Canopies we’ve ever had in the store.  This thing is breathtaking:

Outrageously gorgeous wedding canopy 75"x 84" $350

Hand-embroidered silk on cotton. Beautiful!!

The borders and over all floral design is exquisite.

Beautiful hand dyed cotton dupatta from Pakistan. Red, blue & black. $24 each. Labor intensive, each white spot was pinched and tied off to keep from being dyed. Can be worn over the head, around the shoulders. Table cloth, wall or ceiling hanging. These are high quality and the color is rich. Over the back of a chair, etc.....

Hand tye dyed cotton veil from Pakistan. Orange, red, blue, purple. $18 ea. Can be worn over the head, around the shoulders. Table cloth, wall or ceiling hanging. These are high quality and the color is rich. Over the back of a chair, etc.....

Color choices for the tye dye veils & dupattas.

Never saw one of these before. Huge kutch ring. Pre-1950's. Pakistan $25

Outrageous! Huge kutch ring. Pre-1950's. $25

Large antique lapis cuff. Afghanistan. $55

Large antique lapis cuff. Afghanistan. $55

Waziri cuffs. Unbelievably heavy, thick old cuffs. Carnelian or lapis. $60 each.

Side and back view of the Waziri cuffs. Crazy thick metal. Heavy. $60 ea.

Very Rare Turkoman tassles. $60 for the pair.

Wonderful antique lapis or turquoise tribal earrings. $24.

Gorgeous antique slave bracelet. Jade, lapis & carnelian. Adjustable rings. $55.

Antique kutch cuff. Lapis $45

Antique kutch cuff. Lapis $45

Old coin belt on dark blue velvet ties. $55

Write if you are interested in purchasing:  info@shopgypsywagon.com