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.
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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…
This striking Barry Brinker necklace features a pendant of black cross shaped pearl encased in a wide silver casing. The rear and tag on the clasp are incised with the iconic BB signature and flame. The fittings and rolo style chain are 950 sterling silver. Although the symbolism of black pearls varies by culture, it generally symbolizes beauty, power, wealth and protection. In this piece it creates a beautiful natural iridescent in the shape of a spiritual cross.
This marvelous silver brooch is a one-of-a kind artistic jewelry piece created in a silver casing by well-known popular jewelry designer Barry Brinker more than two decades ago. This beautiful and striking brooch has three large natural white freshwater pearl crosses which seemingly float with 950 silver fittings.
This magnificent Barry Brinker choker necklace has a pendant cross consisting of six round black natural freshwater pearls. The rolo style silver chain, suspension loop signed using the initials BB, and other components are made with 950 sterling silver and has his signature flame shaped clasp with his initials.
This magnificent Barry Brinker necklace is centered with a Thai Vairocana Buddha ceramic pendant covered with gold leaf, surrounded by multicolored glass beads. The back of athe pendant is a framed image of a monk’s profile. Additional decorations include four Sri Lankan cabochon emeralds and two ancient Roman coins.The 18″ rolo style silver chain is made with German 950 sterling silver with the Barry Brinker signature flame shaped incised tag as part of the clasp. This piece is featured in a VA instagram post.
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