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$395.00
Ganesh is one of the most distinctive images in Hinduism. His elephant head symbolizes the gaining of knowledge through listening (large ears) and reflection (large head). His ample belly symbolizes the whole universe contained inside him and his ability to digest whatever experiences life brings and is a sign of well-being and of his role…
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$725.00
Tudi Gong is one of the Chinese Earth-Gods referred to by many names including the Land God or Village God and often fondly referred to as “Grandpa.” He is a syncretic deity defined by the blend of Taoism, Buddhism, Popular Religion and Confucian traditions, and as a tutelary deity is responsible for administrating and protecting…
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$1,450.00
These antique wood carvings were probably on a side altar in a Bolivian Roman Catholic church and are 3 remaining images of a complete presentation of the Twelve Apostles that have been refitted on individual handcrafted bases. Although Apostles have traditionally been portrayed on the walls or entrance doors to Catholic churches, there are no…
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$245.00
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…
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$295.00
The rare antique tribal silver amulet depicts the Hindu Gods Ganesh and his consort Parvati. Ganesh removes obstacles, brings fortune, wears a crown and joyfully holds up his trunk. His large elephant head and ears symbolize knowledge through listening and reflection and his four arms symbolize the four aspects of Hinduism, the four Vedas (ancient…
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$725.00
Although this fine necklace is contemporary-jewelry, we consider it part of the VA Barry Brinker Vintage Collection with pieces made in the 1990s when his necklaces and other creations combined 950 silver with antiquities or antiques, unique artifacts, gemstones, rare natural pearls and other treasures acquired during his travels. With his unique training in architecture,…
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$475.00
Although this vibrant necklace is contemporary jewelry, we consider it part of the VA Barry Brinker Vintage Collection with pieces made in the 1990s when his creations combined 950 silver with antiquities or antiques, unique artifacts, gemstones, pearls and other treasures acquired during his travels. With his unique training in architecture, design and fine art,…
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$495.00
Although this fine necklace is a piece of contemporary-jewelry, we consider it part of the VA Barry-Brinker-Vintage-Collection which includes pieces he made in the 1990s when his necklaces and other creations combined 950 silver with antiquities, antiques, unique artifacts, gemstones, rare natural pearls and other treasures acquired during his travels. With his unique training in…
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$495.00
This beautiful piece of contemporary-jewelry is part of the VA Barry Brinker Vintage Collection consisting of with his necklaces and other jewelry made in the 1990s when his creations combined high grade 950 silver with antiquities or antiques, unique artifacts, gemstones, rare natural pearls and other treasures acquired during his travels. With his unique training…
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$155.00
Although most famous for Christian burials, people of all religions were interred in the catacombs due to a shortage of land and demand for burial space after a switch from cremations to underground burials in the 2nd century A.D. Roman made closed earthenware terracotta lamps became the dominant oil lamp style in the Roman world…
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