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$115.00
H: 2.5” W: 1.625″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This heavy vintage pendant is beautifully crafted with elegant symmetry and curved pleasing designs. Two stylized birds under the circular portion at the top artistically and spiritually transform the Cross into the Tree of Life symbolizing the beginning of humanity and end of time, the lineage of the Ethiopian people to the Queen of Shebas and provided wood for the True Cross. The etched circles are the protective eyes that bring blessings avert the “evil eye.” The center of is a cross pattée, with flared even sized arms and the bottom is a tri-partite design with triangular finials on the lower three arms, all symbols of the Trinity. containing circles – protective eyes to bring personal blessings and deflect misfortune. It is centered with a cross pattée with flared even-sized arms. The chain necklace is not included.
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$110.00
H: 2.75” W: 1.625″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This elegant Ethiopian cross displays the distinctive tri-partite design of Coptic crosses with rounded horizontal arms and bottom symbolizing the Trinity, portion of a circle symbolizing eternity, and apotropaic symbols to repel evil forces and avert the “evil eye.” Made using the lost wax technique, it is a one-of-a-kind piece with etched details on the front and some on the back and signs of wear. The chain necklace is not included.
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$175.00
Ht: 2.375″ W: 1.937″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This magnificent Ethiopian Cross is a Fleury or Floriated Trefoil Cross with the end of each arm splayed out into three pointed lobes with ends in decorative clusters of three bosses representing the Trinity. The body is embellished with parallel rows of small granulates resulting in a wonderfully textured surface. The bosses and granulates were added after the lost wax process, making this a remarkable and unique one-of-a-kind work or art.
The chain necklace is not included.
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$125.00
Ht: 2.5″ W: 1.325″ | | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.
The top of this early 20th century Ethiopian Cross is circular with pierced and etched circles enclosing a stylized cross. The circle reflects the Egyptian ankh but was reinterpreted by Copts to symbolize Christ’s halo, divinity and resurrection. The three arms are decorated with an etched crisscross matrix on the front representing the “never-end-knot” and end in stylized rectangles which are a reference to ;the Arc of the Covenant. A stylized Cross Pattée with flaring arms is enclosed in the center. The necklace chain necklace is not included.
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$175.00
Ht: 2.125″ W: 1.5″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This simple elegant Ethiopian Cross neck pendant is a plain Latin Cross, the universal symbol of Christianity, surmounted by a raised rounded cross in the center. With a distinct and massive feel, its soft edges and matted surface from years of wear impart a feeling of grace and warmth. Made using the lost-wax process, each is a one-of-a-kind work of art. Chain is not included.
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$175.00
Ht: 2.375 W: 1.5″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This simple elegant Ethiopian-cross pendant is a plain Latin cross, the universal symbol of Christianity, surmounted by a raised rounded cross in the center. Although it is heavy with a distinct and massive feel, its soft edges and matted surface from years of wear impart a feeling of grace and warmth. Often crosses made prior to or early in the 20th century in small Ethiopian villages by skilled local metal smiths were simpler, yet they are strikingly beautiful and powerful. Made using the lost-wax process, each is a one-of-a-kind work. The necklace chain is not included.
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$195.00
Ht: 2.75″ W: 1.81″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This simple elegant Ethiopian Cross pendant is a plain Latin Cross, the universal symbol of Christianity, surmounted by a raised rounded cross in the center. Although an unusually large pendants with a heavy with a distinct and massive feel, its soft edges and matted surface from years of wear impart a feeling of grace and warmth. Crosses made prior to the early 20th century in small villages by skilled local metal smiths were simpler, yet they are strikingly beautiful and powerful. Made using the lost-wax process, each is a one-of-a-kind work of art. The necklace chain is not included.
Click here for the Blog The Evolution and Brilliance of Ethiopian Crosses
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$650.00
H: 13.75″ W: 3″. D: 3.75″ | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.
Rare vintage Balinese mask of Jatayu used in performances of the Ramayana. Jatayu is the Hindu mythical vahana (vehicle) of Vishnu, one of the triad of principal Hindu gods. On a museum quality stand.
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$625.00 Original price was: $625.00.$375.00Current price is: $375.00.
H: 8.25″ W: 3.125″ D: 2.25″ | FREE SHIPPING!
This Kitchen God and his Wife is posed as streamlined virtual mirror-images and fashioned with a general quality relying on paint rather than deep carving for details. They sit on backless chairs on a plinth, with simplified gold officials’ robes with long color sashes, and well-carved black and gilt head gear. The wife’s face is smooth, generalized and the male face has a more deeply carved surface and painted highlights.
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$395.00
Balinese masks (tapel in Balinese, topeng in Java), are said to have existed since the 10th century and often are danced in sacred Hindu stories with important moral, ethical, historical and philosophical ideas, This is especially true as many come from ancient Hindu texts like ancient epics the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Babad Dalem, the…
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$295.00
Ht: 10” W: 3.25” D: 3.25” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This polychrome vintage Chinese Republic porcelain figurine represents the most famous and colorful of the Taoist Eight Immortals, Lu Dongbin. He holds his fly whisk at his cheek, a traditional symbol of one who can fly at will. His face has a sweet benign smile with a long beard extending to his waist. He stands on a base with green and black swirling cloud forms indicating his ability to fly. He wears the robes of a Taoist sage in richly painted colors. The figure is in excellent condition and dates to the Chinese Republic Period circa 1920-1940.
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$295.00
Ht: 9.75” W: 3.5” D: 3.5” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This colorful Chinese Republic porcelain is the most popular of the Eight Immortals Lu Dongbin, who symbolizes immortality and long life. Dressed as a scholar, his beard is pushed to the side as he is in motion riding waves to show his magical powers. He holds a fly whisk which, along with the sword he often carries, are personal auspicious symbols. The most colorful of the immortals, he is worshipped by for his medical prowess and by scholars in homes and temples.
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