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This rare and beautiful cadence drum was used in a Chinese temple to help monks and chanters think about the meaning of the texts they recite. Carved fish scales and two fish heads embrace a pearl carved on the handle to symbolize unanimity and accord. The fish pair is similar to the popular pair of…
This rare Ming/Qing wood Buddha as an infant is remarkable because of the way it has survived: although the arms, legs and torso have deteriorated, it is virtually untouched from the neck up. With its smooth but irregular surface, this piece for lovers of wood, which probably more striking than the original piece, as its erosion shows the random miracle of chance. Highlighted on a frosted acrylic base.
This rare magnificent carving of Joseph with the Christ child from Kerala reflects a blend of Portuguese and European traditions with the indigenous traditions of South India. Joseph stands in an altered European contrapposto pose, light-skinned, blue-eyed, with western features. As the earthly father and patron saint of workers, he wears a modest burnt-umber shawl. Exquisitely carved, he is the embodiment of simple spirituality.
Acrylic on Canvas
The balance, harmony and muted colors of this large ethereal painting were designed to bestow calm and inner peace upon the artist as well as the viewer.
Acrylic on Canvas
This radiant painting reflects Lark’s belief that the sumptuous beauty and healing power of the seas can bring internal and external peace as well as harmony to the world.
This Guanyin image was probably one of a pair of images along with the Taoist Queen Mother of the West (16206A-WACK) placed together on a community, local temple or home altar. Created by the same local artisan, they are provincial rather than imperial style having a humble, unadorned and simple rendering, seated on backless thrones, hands covered by a ritual cloth, uncharacteristic of Guanyin but common for Taoist goddesses. Both wear layered robes and a high pointed crown – the Queen Mother’s centered by a phoenix and Guanyin’s by a flower surrounded by symbolic aureole of radiating light. Both have soft blissful smiles with eyes cast slightly downwards to engage their devotees. Initially covered in bright polychrome colors, there are traces of surviving red, yellow, green, brown and black.
This fine rare Ming/Qing carving depicts Shakyamuni Buddha in meditation is made from fine dense wood with much of its iridescent pigmentation. He is masterfully carved with a serene, benevolent and pensive expression wearing plain but elegantly carved monks robes. This spiritual piece is a small yet very powerful image.
The Mid Autumn Moon Festival, also called the Mooncake Festival, is the 2nd most important holiday after the Chinese New Year, celebrated when the full moon is at its brightest point on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. It is a time for multi-generational gatherings when families dine together in harmony,…
This Queen Mother of the West, the highest ranking female Taoist deity was probably displayed as a pair along a statue of Guanyin, the most significant Buddhism female (Guanyin on a Lotus Pedestal (16206B) highlighting the importance and similarity of these revered female images Like the Guanyin, the Queen Mother’s delicately carved face has half closed eyes, serene composure mouth with a hint of a smile, which is more Buddhist than Taoist. Her headdress, centered by her iconic phoenix, rests under a hood extending to her shoulders and back. She wears a high collared three-layered Taoist robe, her hands covered by a ritual cloth.
This traditional African hammered iron gong is elegantly shaped like a flaring bell. Heat riveted, a forging process joining two metal pieces together, it was made by Congolese tribal people. Made with 5 parallel lines of 5 decorative round bulges on both sides, it was often held using a raffia handle and beaten using sticks covered with rubber at its end. Originally a ritual instrument, they were also beaten to call members of special restricted societies to meetings and were a symbol of wealth, prestige, and influence.
Framed Acrylic on Archival Board
This radiant painting displays Lark’s fascination with spring, the season of rebirth and regeneration.
Small Framed Acrylic Painting on Wood Panel
This small spirited painting is from Lark Pilinsky’s California Shores series which celebrates the power and energy of nature in the convergence of sky, ocean, land and sun.
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