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Custom Display Stands

Safe and proper display of artifacts is an important factor in any collection. As a service to my clients I now offer custom made, high-quality display stands made from welded steel. Each display stand will be custom fabricated to perfectly fit individual artifacts and show them at their best.

All custom display stands are fabricated with heavy 1/4 inch thick steel base plates. Base plate width and length dimensions and other support structures (armatures) will be determined based on the weight and size of the item being mounted. Display stands will be sized and constructed proportionally and designed to be as visually appealing and discreet as possible. The stands are finished with a primer coating and multiple layers of matte (flat) black top coats for a durable finish. When possible and appropriate, rubber end-caps will be added to the tips of the supports to better protect the item being displayed. Felt pads are added to the bottom of the base plate.

Note: When requesting a custom display please let me know in advance if you have any shelf height limitations, etc. Feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns.

Round Base Stand
NEW: I am now able to offer round (circular) steel base plates as an alternative to the standard square and rectangular bases. Please let me know in advance if you prefer a round base plate when requesting a custom display stand. Sizes are limited and costs are slightly higher.

Frequently asked questions:

Q What is the pricing for custom display stands?
A Cost for basic display stands start in the $50 range. Prices increase with size and complexity. New clients are asked to pay in advance.

Q Is it necessary that the item(s) be shipped to you for fabrication of custom display stands?
A Yes, it is important that the items be shipped to me to insure an exact fit. Creating custom fitted display stands from emailed photos and dimensions is difficult and problematic. I must have the items in-hand during the fabrication process. The client is responsible for all shipping costs.

Q What is the turnaround time for custom display stands?
A Demand for custom stands has increased dramatically, but I can typically complete custom display requests within 2 to 3 weeks after receipt of the item(s).

Q Can I get display stands in colors other than black?
A Yes, other colors are available, but color selection is limited. Costs will be slightly higher for display stands finished in colors other than matte black.

Q Are custom display stands available to clients outside of the United States?
A No. I do not offer custom display services to international clients.



Custom display stand for a rare Veracruz stone hacha.
Vera Cruz Stone Hacha Display Stand - front
Vera Cruz Stone Hacha Display Stand - back


Custom display stand for an antique style (Sherlock Holmes type) "Calabash" tobacco pipe.
Calabash Pipe Display Stand - front
Calabash Pipe Display Stand - back


Custom display stand for a massive (40 pound) Calcite crystal mineral specimen.
Calcite Crystal Display Stand - front
Calcite Crystal Display Stand - back


Display stands for an antique brass trumpet and song book.
Antique Trumpet and Song Book Display Stand - front
Antique Trumpet and Song Book Display Stand - back


Custom display stand for a Maya staff head rattle.
Maya Staff Head Rattle Display Stand - front
Maya Staff Head Rattle Display Stand - back


Custom display stand for a large Maya, Ulua Valley tetrapod plate.
Mayan Ulua Valley Plate Display Stand - front
Mayan Ulua Valley Plate Display Stand - back


Custom display stands for 8 large mineral and petrified wood specimens.
Petrified Wood Slab Display Stand
Mineral Specimen Display Stands
Mineral Specimen Display Stands
Mineral Specimen Display Stands


Display stand for a rare, late 19th Century Matakam (Kirdi) "cache sexe" modesty apron from Northern Cameroon.
Cameroon, Kirdi Cache Sexe Display Stand - front
Cameroon, Kirdi Cache Sexe Display Stand- back


Custom glass and steel shelves. — Available in any size. Shown here are 18"x5" and 24"x5" at 3.5" tall. These are made to fit onto existing shelves or in display cabinets to add height and optimize viewing of artifacts such as this collection of Peruvian keros.
Custom Glass & Steel Shelf
Custom


Custom display for a large Balinese carving of the Hindu God "Garuda".
Balinese Garuda Carving Display Stand - front
Balinese Garuda Carving Display Stand - back


Custom display stands for two very large Native American (Mississippian) stone tools.
Mississippian Stone Tools Display Stand
Mississippian Stone Tools Display Stand


Custom display stand for a Moche necklace with shell beads and inlaid wooden tiles. — At the clients request, this stand was given and antique bronze finish.
Moche Necklace Display Stand
Moche Necklace Display Stand


Custom tripod display for a pre-classic Maya (Olmecoid) poison bottle.
Maya Poison Bottle Display Stand
Maya Poison Bottle Display Stand


Custom display stand for a Chancay carved wood lid (vessel cover) with dogs.
Chancay wooden Lid Display Stand
Chancay Wooden Lid Display Stand


Custom display stand for a fragmented Roman stone dedicatory plaque.
Roman Engraved Stone Plaque Display Stand
Roman Engraved Stone Plaque Display Stand


Custom display stand for a matched set of stone and shell inlaid wooden Moche ear spools and pectoral.
Moche Ear Spools and Pectoral Display Stand
Moche Ear Spools and Pectoral Display Stand


Copper Moche masks custom display stands.
Moche Copper Masks Display Stands
Moche Copper Masks Display Stands


Custom display stands for three Pre-Classic Mexican artifacts; a Colima figure, a Mazcala temple model and a Colima flute.
Pre Classic Mexico Display Stands
Pre Classic Mexico Display Stands


Custom display for an ancient Venezuelan rattle figure.
Venezuelan Rattle Figure Display Stand
Venezuelan Rattle Figure Display Stand


Custom display stand for a Colima acrobat (flying pole dancer) whistle figure.
Colima Acrobat Display Stand
Colima Acrobat Display Stand


Custom platform display stand for a 10th Century BC Amlash bull Rhyton.
Amlash Bull Rhyton Custom Platform Display
Amlash Bull Rhyton Custom Platform Display


Custom display stand for a large Hopi Indian bowl. This is a new design for displaying large plates and shallow bowls.
Custom Plate Stand
Custom Plate Stand


Wooden Moche stone and shell inlaid ear spools custom display stand.
Moche Ear Spools Display Stand
Moche Ear Spools Display Stand


Custom displays for two Costa Rican stone Axe God celts and a Peruvian wooden spoon.
Costa Rican Celt Custom Display
Costa Rican Celt Custom Display


Moche trumpet display stand.
Moche Trumpet Custom Display Stand
Moche Trumpet Custom Display Stand


Custom display stand for a large Roman glass bottle.
Roman Glass Bottle Custom Display
Roman Glass Bottle Custom Display


Display stands for two Roman marble heads.
Roman Marble Bust Displays
Roman Marble Bust Displays


Custom Display for a very large Egyptian faience "Eye of Horus".
Egyptian fiance Eye of Horus Display
Egyptian fiance Eye of Horus Display


Display Stand for a large (two-sided) Valdivia Stone Slab Figure.
Valdivia Stone Slab Figure Display
Valdivia Stone Slab FigureDisplay


Custom display stand for a Philippines, Jolo Island knife and sheath.
Philippines, Jolo Island Knife and Sheath Display Stand
Philippines, Jolo Island Knife and Sheath Display Stand


Colima blackware mask display stand.
Colima Blackware Mask Display Stand
Colima Blackware Mask Display Stand


Custom display stands for a collection of five late 18th Century to early 19th Century flintlock pistols.
Flintlock Pistol Display Stands
Flintlock Pistol Display Stands
Flintlock Pistol Display Stands
Flintlock Pistol Display Stands


Display stand for a very large Panamanian Cocle pedestal plate.
Cocle Pedestal Plate Display Stand
Cocle Pedestal Plate Display Stand


Custom display stands for two Katanga copper ingot currency pieces.
Katanga Currency Display
Katanga Currency Display


Display stands for six exceptional Egyptian ushabti.
Egyptian Ushabti Displays
Egyptian Ushabti Displays
Egyptian Ushabti Displays
Egyptian Ushabti Displays


Display stand for an antique Inuit (Eskimo) carved whale-bone mask.
Inuit Bone Mask Display
Inuit Bone Mask Display


Custom display for an Arabian silver Jambiya (dagger).
Jambiya Dagger Display
Jambiya Dagger Display


Custom display for a large Roman bronze lion-head handle.
Roman Handle Display
Roman Handle Display


Custom displays for three Classical antiquities; an Egyptian bronze Osiris, a Roman arm bangle & an Egyptian Ushabti.
Classical Antiquities Display
Classical Antiquities Display


Custom display stands for a Narino ceremonial clyster and a Chimu censor.
Narino & Chimu Display
Narino & Chimu Display


Simple tripod display stands for two round-bottomed Nazca vessels.
Nazca Vessels Display
Nazca Vessels Display

Nazca Vessels Display
Nazca Vessels Display


Display stand for an antique carved wooden horse.
Antique Horse Display
Antique Horse Display


Custom Display for an Egyptian Late Period (26th - 27th Dynasty) polychrome and gilt cartonnage mummy mask.
Egyptian Mummy Mask Display
Egyptian Mummy Mask Display


Display stands for a group of eight Classical antiquities. Greek, Roman and Eqyptian artifacts.
Classical Antiquities Displays
Classical Antiquities Displays


Display stand for a 9th Century Viking silver Sol (sun) disk.
Viking Sol Disk Display
Viking Sol Disk Display


Custom Display for a Moche copper mummy mask with inlaid stone eyes.
Moche Mummy Mask Display
Moche Mummy Mask Display


Display Stand for a Large Maya Pottery Mold and a Modern Casting Taken from the Mold
Large Maya Mold Display
Large Maya Mold Display


Moche Bronze Finial (Staff Head) Display Stand
Moche Finial Display
Moche Finial Display


Display Stands for Large Papua New Guinea "Sawos" Polychrome Terracotta Bowls
Papua New Guinea Bowls Display
Papua New Guinea Bowls Display


Display Stand for Vera Cruz Articulated Shaman Figure
Veracruz Shaman Display
veracruz Shaman Display


Fossilized Fish Display Stand
Fossil Display
Fossil Display


Display Stand for Valdivia Stone Figure
Valdivia Display
Valdivia Display


Custom Display Stand for an Exceptional (Museum Quality) Stone Mezcala Figure
Mezcala Display
Mezcala Display


Display Stands for a Variety of Ancient Artifacts
Misc. Artifact Displays
Misc. Artifact Displays


Peruvian Inlaid Wooden Plaque Display
Inlaid Plaque Display
Inlaid Plaque Display


Display Stand for Vera Cruz Stone Head
Vera Cruz Stone Head Display
Vera Cruz Stone Head Display


Display Stands for Three SE Asian Sandstone Figures
Asian Stone Figure Displays
Asian Stone Figure Displays


Costa Rican Stone Carvings - Display Stands
Costa Rican Stone Figure Displays
Costa Rican Stone Figure Displays


Display Stands for Large Collection of 16 Peruvian Mace Heads
Mace Head Displays
Mace Head Displays


Maya Stone Tube Bead Display Stand
Maya Bead Display
Maya Bead Display


Very Large Peten Maya Polychrome Plate Display Stand
Peten Maya Plate Display
Peten Maya Plate Display


Large Mbole, DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) Copper "Anklet" Currency Display Stand
Mbole Currency Display
Mbole Currency Display


Chancay Inlaid Bone Amulets Display Stand
Chancay Amulets Display
Chancay Amulets Display


Marajoara Plate Display Stand
Marajoara Plate Display
Marajoara Plate Display


Large Stone PNG (Papua New Guinea) "Iniet" Figure Display Stand
PNG Iniet Display
PNG Iniet Display


Large Chupicuaro Figure Display Stand
Chupicuaro Figure Display
Chupicuaro Display


Nazca Pan Flute Display Stand
Nazca Flute Display
Nazca Flute Display


Teotihuacan Miniatures Stepped Platform Display
Teotihuacan Miniatures Display
Teotihuacan Miniatures Display


Five Peruvian Spindle Whorls, Group Display Stand
Spindle Whorls Display
Spindle Whorls Display


Two Nazca Vessel Display Stands
Nazca Vessel Display
Nazca Vessel Display


Chavin Stone Mace Head Display
Chavin Mace Display
Chavin Mace Display


African Congo Knives Display Stands
Kube Knife Display
Kuba Knife Display


Large Tlatilco Figure Display — The tips of the supports under the ears (visible from the front) were painted to match.
Tlatilco Display
Tlatilco Display


Cocle Plate Display Stand
Cocle Plate Display
Cocle Plate Display


Chavin Figure Display Stand
Chavin Display
Chavin Display


Large Jamacoaque Figure Display Stand
Jamacoaque Display
Jamacoaque Display


Huastec Figure — To make the stand as discreet as possible two vertical supports were hidden behind the legs.
Huastec Display
Huastec Display


Stone Hacha — Large Vera Cruz carved stone hacha. For this artifact, a display stand constructed from heavy gauge steel was required.
Hacha Display
Hacha Display


Huetar Slit Drum — Extremely rare Huetar pottery slit drum from Costa Rica's Central Highlands, Atlantic Watershed region.
Huetar Drum Display
Huetar Drum Display


T-stands — These "generic" T-stands are perfect for a wide variety of African masks. They will fit any mask that can be wired (or strung) across the back. With heavy bases for added stability, they are available in any height. The stands shown here are 16" tall.
Generic T-stands
Generic T-stands


Colima Figures — Three female flat figures from Colima, West Mexico.
Colima Flats Display
Colima Flats Display


Hmong Silver Pipes — Two mid-20th Century coin-silver Hmong (Miao) tobacco pipes from the hill tribes of Laos/Thailand.
Hmong Pipes Display
Hmong Pipes Display


Hmong Pendant — Finely engraved mid-20th Century silver Hmong hill tribe "Spirit Lock" pendant.
Spirit Lock Display
Spirit Lock Display


Colonial Bust — Beautiful Latin American Colonial carved wooden bust. The display stand was designed to be as discreet as possible.
Colonial Bust Display
Colonial Bust Display


Chancay mask — Unusually large Pre-Columbian Chancay painted wooden mummy mask with multi-layered textile headband.
Chancay Mask Display
Chancay Display


Kushan Figures — Two Indus Valley, Kushan fertility goddesses. The figures would not stand on their own and display nicely on simple metal stands.
Kushan Display
Kushan Display


Valdivia Axe — Rare Valdivian stone axe (hacha). Stone hacha display much more effectively on stands.
Axe Display
Axe Display


Hmong Torque — Lovely Hmong (a.k.a. Miao) silver torque-style necklace from the northern Laos/Thailand. The stand was made to accentuate its elegant form and allow for unobstructed viewing from both sides.
Torque Display
Torque Display


Maya Mold and Figure — Maya ceramic mold used to produce small figures in ancient times. Accompanying the mold is a figure that was cast from the mold. Although the mold is ancient, the figure is a modern casting.
Maya Mold Display
Maya Mold Display


Mezcala Figures — Group of six Mezcala stone figures. They will be displayed together therefore the custom stands were all created using a similar design.
Mezcala Display
Mexcala Display


Costa Rican Jades — Three Costa Rican green stone (jade) items consisting of two axe-god pendants and a long spike topped with a monkey effigy.
CR Jade Display
CR Jade Display


Egyptian Vessel — Egyptian carved alabaster vessel. Being round-bottomed and unable to sit upright on its own, a custom stand was created in order to safely display this delicate and fragile artifact.
Alabaster Display
Alabaster Display


Tumi Trio — Three Peruvian copper tumi (knifes). Each stand is of similar design allowing them to be nicely displayed as a group.
Tumi's Display
Tumi's Display


Colima Snake — Rare Colima serpent vessel. The custom display stand was designed so the support structure was as discreet as possible.
Colima Snake Display
Colima Snake Display


Chinesco Figure — West Mexican Chinesco figure. Being unstable on its own, a custom stand allowed it to be displayed safely. Rubber end-caps were added to protect the surface of the artifact.
Chinesco Display
Chinesco Display


Jamacoaque Figure — Large Jamacoaque Shaman. The figure would stand on its own, but leaned forward and could easily tip over. A custom stand provided safe and secure display.
Jamacoaque Display
Jamacoaque Display


PNG Currency — A trio of shell currency rings from Papua New Guinea. A custom stand was fabricated for each of the three pieces, creating a dramatic display.
PNG Currency Display
PNG Currency Display


African "Hoe" Currency — Three large forged iron spades, once used and traded as currency by the tribes of Nigeria and Cameroon. Individual custom stands were created in order to display them as a group.
African Currency Display
African Currency Display


African Fly Whisk — Fragile and very unique 19th-century African fly whisk made from the leg and tail of a small animal. A custom stand was needed to properly display and preserve this rare and unusual artifact.
Fly Whisk Display
Fly Whisk Display


Nazca Vessel —Rare canteen type Nazca vessel. The unusual form made this piece difficult to display safely. A custom stand was created to perfectly fit the rounded vessel.
Nazca Display
Nazca Display


Moche Cancheros — Two Moche fineline cancheros (aka "corn-popper" vessels). Being very similar, matching display stands were created to allow the two vessels to be displayed together.
Cancheros Display
Cancheros Display


Cypriot Pitcher — Being round-bottomed, this Cypriot vessel would not sit uprignt on its own. To securely hold the vessel, a custom stand was created. For added safety, rubber end-caps were added to the stand.
Cypriot Display
Cypriot Display


Anasazi Ladle —Anasazi ladle's are typically difficult to display. A custom metal stand safely holds the ladle in an upright position.
Ladle Display
Ladle Display


Mezcala Figures —Three small carved stone Mezcala figures. Unable to stand on their own, simple custom stands were created.
Mezcala Display
Mezcala Display


Moche Tumi — Heavily oxidized Moche tumi topped with an Ai Apaec figure. A simple custom stand was fabricated in order to display the tumi more effectively.
Moche Tumi Display
Moche Tumi Display


Chimu Tumi — Rare Chimu bronze ceremonial tumi with bird finial and bells. Being oddly shaped and difficult to display, a simple display stand was created.
Chimu Tumi Display
Xhimu Tumi Display


Huastec Figure — This rare Huastec female figure with very small feet was unable to stand on its own. A custom metal display stand was created.
Huastec Display
Huastec Display


Chancay Figure — This large Chancay figure needed a heavy-duty display stand. A wide platform and thick steel rods were used for added stability.
Chancay Display
Chancay Display


Moche Canchero — This Moche Canchero needed to be easily viewable from both the front and the back. Also, it was important that the vessel's painted design not be obscured.
Canchero Display
Chanchero Display


Stone Axe God — Costa Rican stone celt. The custom display stand was designed to make use of the existing suspension holes. The tips of the attachments were painted to match the stone to be less distracting.
Stone Axe Display
Stone Axe Display


Vera Cruz Figures — Large male and female pair of Vera Cruz smiling figures (sonrientes). Their feet were uneven and the figures would not stand upright on their own. Matching display stands were created with vertical supports hidden behind the legs.
Sonrientes Display
Sonrientes Display


Narino Bowl — Small Narino bowl with a figure surrounding the rim. The bowl looked its best when seen from the top. A display stand was created to show the vessel tilted forward for optimum viewing.
Narino Display
Narino Display


Chorrera Figure — Chorrera female with feet too small for it to stand safely on its own. A simple custom stand was fabricated. The supports discreetly placed at its waist, the tips painted to match the figure.
Chorrera Display
Chorrera Display


Vera Cruz Standing Figure — Rare Vera Cruz "El Faison" type standing rattle/whistle figure. The figure was able to stand on its own, but for added safety, a simple display stand was created.
Vera Cruz Display
Vera Cruz Display


Shaman's Pipe — Large shaman's pipe from Argentina. Being oddly shaped and quite fragile, it was difficult to display safely. A custom metal stand was created to help properly display this rare and beautiful artifact.
Pipe Display
Pipe Display


Jade Ear Spools — A pair of very large Costa Rican green stone (jade) ear spools. A modern asymmetrical approach was the concept for this interesting and attractive display.
Maya Jade Display
Maya Jade Display


Viru Llama-head Canchero — Also known as a "cornpopper" vessel, Peruvian Canchero are typically difficult to display. A custom metal stand emphasizes the beauty of its form.
Canchero Display
Chanchero Display


Moche Trumpet — Being oddly shaped and difficult to display made this Moche trumpet a perfect candidate for a custom display stand. I designed the stand to tilt slightly downward to better display this rare artifact.
Trumpet Display
Trumpet Display


Peruvian Crabs — A trio of copper crabs were made more visually appealing by being displayed on a stand. They were arranged in a triangular pattern.
Crabs Display
Crabs Display


Silver Koran Box — Late 19th Century silver filigree Koran box from Yemen. A simple custom metal (welded steel) stand with a flat black finish was created to help display this beautiful piece.
Koran Box Display
Koran Box Display


Vera Cruz Figure — Vera Cruz smiling "Sonriente" figure. Like many figures, it cannot stand on its own. A simple display was created from welded steel and finished in flat black. The cross support is discreetly and snuggly tucked under the arms.
Vera Cruz Display
Vera Cruz Display


Namji Fetish Doll — Mid 20th Century Namji fetish doll from Cameroon. Unable to stand on its own and adorned with fragile shells, bones and seed pods, the stand allowed for safe display of this fragile artifact.
Namji Doll Display
Namji Doll Display


Pende Spoon — Lovely African Pende spoon carving. A simple metal display was created. The carving hangs on the stand at the back, almost completely hidden.
Pende Spoon Display
Pende Spoon Display


Akan Bust — Large Akan ancestral head from Ghana. The neck was broken and it was unable to sit upright on its own.
Akan Display
Akan Display


Yoruba Mask — Early to mid 20th Century Yoruba Gelede Mask. A simple metal display stand was created for this exceptionally rare and beautiful artifact.
Yoruba Mask Display
Yoruba Mask Display


Custom Display for a vintage Mid-20th Century airplane model.
Model Plane Display
Model Plane Display


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