Spiritual Art and Artifacts

Spiritual Art and Artifacts include art, artifacts and ritual objects that embrace a reverence for and belief in spiritual power higher than ourselves. VA’s collection includes objects and creations reflecting Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Taoism, popular and folk religions, animism and Shamanism traditions. We also include ritual ceremonial items and objects that serve as a transitional link between the living and those in the afterworld which encompasses a broad range of objects: statues, carvings, paintings, textiles, jewelry, masks, pottery and other items.

  • Antique Brass Nandi, India (9509B-GAH) $155

    Antique Brass Nandi, India (9509B-GAH) $155

    $155.00

    Nandi is among the most frequent Hindu deities worshiped in public places, temples, homes, or on a home altar throughout India.  As one of Hinduism’s mythical animals, Nandi is Shiva’s vahana, (his mount that transports him), attendant and leader of his attendants and guardian of all four-footed animals. A recumbent image of Nandi on a…

  • Sale! Antique Brocaded Church Document Holder, Bolivia, 2036A

    Antique Brocaded Church Document Holder, Bolivia, 2036A

    Original price was: $185.00.Current price is: $145.00.
    H: 3″ W: 10.5″  D: 0.5″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Bolivian religious document holder likely for priests’ sermons/important documents, brocaded purple fabric with gold thread of stylized passion flowers and roses representing Jesus’ crucifixion and purity .

  • Sale! Antique Carvings of 3 Apostles, Bolivia (2035)

    Antique Carvings of 3 Apostles, Bolivia (2035)

    Original price was: $1,475.00.Current price is: $1,250.00.
    Tallest H: 11″  W: 5.5″  D: 3.5″ | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    This rare trio of carved Apostles emanate a sense power and feeling that conveyd the emotion and spiritual character of the figures and what they represent. Each mounted on 2-tiered wood base.

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  • Sale! Antique Dhokra Brass Bowl, India (9500B)

    Antique Dhokra Brass Bowl, India (9500B)

    Original price was: $165.00.Current price is: $125.00.
    H: 4.25” Dia: 4” | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Dhorka brass lost wax grain and rice measuring bowl. One-of-a-kind intricately decorated with horizontal and triangular striations. Bowls were symbol of Hindu goddess Lakshmi  placed on home altars for puja.

  • Sale! Antique Dhokra Brass Measuring Bowl, India (9500E)

    Antique Dhokra Brass Measuring Bowl, India (9500E)

    Original price was: $155.00.Current price is: $125.00.
    H: 3.875” Dia: 4.125” | FREE SHIPPING IN CNTINENTAL U.S.

    Dhorka brass lost wax grain and rice measuring bowl. One-of-a-kind intricately decorated with horizontal and triangular striations. Bowls were symbol of Hindu goddess Lakshmi  placed on home altars for puja.

     

  • Sale! Antique Silver Cross Pendant with Necklace, Bolivia (2073)

    Antique Silver Cross Pendant with Necklace, Bolivia (2073)

    Original price was: $150.00.Current price is: $120.00.
    Chain Length: 14 ”  Cross: 1.75″ |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This lovely Bolivian antique silver cross ending with rounded ends and three incised bars has a soft patina from centuries of wear. The old woven chain has an updated clasp.

  • Antique Stone Earth God Tudi Gong, China (17406BSK) $725

    Antique Stone Earth God Tudi Gong, China (17406BSK) $725

    $725.00
    H: 8”  W: 5”  D4” | FREE SHIPPING!

    This antique stone Tudi Gong statue was finely crafted by a local provincial artisan and reflects many traditional characteristics of this beloved lower status deity: a benevolent face, voluminous rotund belly, slouched shoulders, and holding taels to bestow wealth and fortune and maybe assurances to rural common folk. In his past he rested happily on an outdoor shrine, and would be very happy to continue doing so in a home garden to bring prosperity and an aura of past times to a new family.

  • Sale! Rare Antique Saint Joseph with Christ Child, India (9518)

    Rare Antique Saint Joseph with Christ Child, India (9518)

    Original price was: $4,800.00.Current price is: $3,900.00.
    H: 29.5″    W:7.75″     D:5.25″    |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    Rare magnificent carving of Joseph with the Christ child is a blend of Portuguese and European with indigenous South Indian traditions. Joseph is light-skinned, blue-eyed, with western features without a halos, modest and very human with a straightforward spiritual presence.

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