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Rare Rangda mask from Indonesia island of Lombok made by Balinese Hindu craftsman is a child’s toy or mask used to teach child dancers cultural and artistic traditions. Made to instill fear with fangs, bulging eyes and protruding teeth. Missing lower fang indicate it was “de-commissioned.”
Made from wool and natural dyes this small vibrant vintage carpet square can be used for meditation, an accent piece or hung on a wall. The center has 4 stylized bats, the ultimate symbol of good luck, blessings, happiness and riches.
Vintage bivalve mold figures like this cow were hand luted and hand painted, in the likeness of Hindu religious figures, soldiers, animals are used in rural India where they are seen as wishes for a better life.
Earthenware terracotta pottery has played a significant role in the cultural, religious and artistic traditions of India for centuries. Indian terracotta images are considered spiritual, mystical and auspicious as Hindus believe terracotta incorporates the five natural elements of air, fire, earth, water and metal. Made with a bivalve mould that is hand luted and hand…
Vintage mask of a king made by Balinese carver on island of Lombok blending Hinduism and animism. Mounted on museum quality stand.
Vintage “crowns” called an ile ori the “house of the head,” were cowrie shell shrine made to show gratitude for and recognition of the power of the head and manifest Yoruba ideas of individuality and authority. Not meant to be worn they are often placed on altars for prayer and divination and can be a symbol of a Yoruba deity. This headdress with an impressive design was included in the San Francisco International Airport, “Crowning Achievements” exhibition in April-August, 1994. It comes with a Lucite stand.
Painted wooden sarcophagus masks like this adorned the sarcophaguses of mummified individuals, serving both a protective and spiritual function in Egyptian burial rites. Crafted with beautiful stylized features, it dates from the Late Historical Ptolemaic Period (600-30 BCE).
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