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  • 18″ Necklace with Keishi Pearls, Citrine and Vintage Dzi Beads (15226EAR) $145

    $145.00
    18″ | FREE SHIPPING!

    The several gemstones and beads comprising this hand crafted necklace make it an elegant accessory with associated positive powers. This beautiful necklace has 72 Keishi Pearls, 3 Tibetan agate Dzi beads, 29 orange citrine gemstone pieces and orange glass beads, gold plated metal beads and brass-plated fittings. Two Dzi beads are vintage one with an eye on each side, and the third is a gorgeous modern round one with 8 eyes not counting two through which the hole was drilled. Unique and elegant, this one of a kind necklace is a wonderful accessory for casual and business attire.

  • Ancient Ceramic Snail Shaped Vessel, West Mexico, Jalisco (3290BLB) $435

    $435.00
    H: 4.75”  W: 2.75”  D: 1.75” | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    In ancient Mesoamerica snails signified birth, generation, and resurrection and were a source of spirituality.  The size and shape of his West Mexico Protoclassic (circa 200BCE – 200CE)  ceramic snail suggest it was made to hold liquids. Many early Jalisco ceramics were utilitarian and used for cooking, carrying water or storing seeds. Pieces like this with a wide large spout were often painted with designs that faded since they were not fired after painting. Urban centers in Colima Jalisco-Nayarit were abandoned for centuries, so utilitarian objects were rarely found whole and had to be assembled and restored. This piece is in very good condition with cracks and paint losses and may have expected repairs at its spout.

  • Ancient Inca Axe Head, Indigenous Meso/South America/Peru (1866BAL) $525

    $525.00
    H: 4.25”  W: 3.75  D: 0.75” | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    Axes  were classic weapons of the Inca Empire centered in Cuzco, Peru from the 13th through 15th century. Artisans in the Mesoamerican Incan civilization were highly skilled in metalwork and made weapons, tools and adornments with bronze/copper alloys. This t-shaped copper bronze alloy axe was secured to a wooden handle making it an effective chopping and digging tool as well as a fine weapon. It has a nice patina and is very worn on one side attesting to its age and use with restorations or repairs.

  • Antique Brocaded Bible/Document Cover, Bolivia (2036A-MAE) $185

    $185.00
    H: 10.5″  W: 10.5″ D: 0.5″ | FREE SHIPPING!

    Hand made in a folder style, this Bolivian religious document holder possibly used for priests’ sermons or other important  documents, is decorated on each side with brocaded purple fabric with gold thread. The finely brocaded stylized and symbolic passion flower designs are framed by geometric and curved gold borders and the inside and ends are lined in red fabric.  Our images do not do it justice as they cannot capture light flickers from the interwoven gold threads and vibrant gold floral patterns.

  • Antique Brocaded Bible/Document Cover, Bolivia (2036B-MAE) $195

    $195.00
    H: 9.5″  W: 7″  D:  0.25″ | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This 2-sided antique Bolivian religious document cover is lovingly decorated with hand-brocaded purple fabric with gold thread and embroidered floral designs within irregular curved decorative gold borders. In South America flowers were often used to explain difficult thoughts, ideas, and symbols to the illiterate  masses. This fabric cover probably held priests’ sermons, small bibles, or other important religious documents. Our images do not do it justice as they do not capture the light flickering on the interwoven gold threads.

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    Antique Wood Trio of 3 Apostles, Bolivia (2035UCKE) SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $1,450.00.Current price is: $1,185.00.
    Tallest H: 11″  W: 5.5″  D: 3.5″ |CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL VANISHINGARTS@GMAIL.COM FOR SHIPPING COST

    Well-carved with expressive and spiritual bearings, these 3 1 9th century rare small antique wood Apostles have eyes with inset glass, painted lashes, and well-articulated facial features . The crack lines on each side of their faces indicate the process by which the eyes were inset in front of the faces.  All are seated, bearded and wear similar robes, although the garments are in different vibrant color combinations, the hand positions are varied and the body postures diverge slightly. Each is mounted on a two-tiered wood base, elevated at different heights.

     

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  • Barry Brinker 18″ Silver Necklace with Emeralds, Ancient Coins and Buddha Pendant (N67KEM) $725

    $725.00
    CHAIN 18” | FREE SHIPPING

    This magnificent Barry Brinker necklace is centered with a Thai Vairocana Buddha ceramic pendant covered with gold leaf, surrounded by multicolored glass beads and on the back is a framed image of what appears to be 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 imported 950 sterling silver ending in the Barry Brinker signature flame shaped incised tag as part of the clasp.

  • Barry Brinker 27″ Necklace with Carved 3.5″ Stone Fish, Black Pearl and Silver Fittings (P142LKE) $425

    $425.00
    Pendant 3.5″ Chain 27″ | FREE SHIPPING

    This elegant necklace is part of the VA Barry Brinker Vintage Collection which are created before the year 2000. The pendant is a finely carved stone fish with a beautiful dangling black natural pearl hanging from its mouth. The 27″ rolo necklace chain and fittings are 950 silver and has a clasp containing the Barry Brinker signature flame shape tag with incised initials that secures to the clasp.

  • Barry Brinker 8.75″ Men’s Silver Double Chain Link Bracelet (B053LEM) $395

    $395.00
    BRACELET 8.75″ | FREE SHIPPING

    This one-of-a kind heavy silver double chain men’s bracelet with octagons links was created over two decades ago by the well-known, popular and extremely creative jewelry designer Barry Brinker. The 950 silver has a muted finish and the circle used as a clasp has the iconic incised BB signature and flame.

  • Barry Brinker 8.75″ Men’s Silver Indian Motif Link Bracelet (BB1LKE) $475

    $475.00
    BRACELET 8.75″ | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This men’s bracelet is part of the VA Barry Brinker Vintage Collection made in the late 1990s that are hand-made, one-of-a-kind and personally designed by the well-known jewelry designer.  It was made in his studio in Bali, Indonesia with highest quality sterling silver (950) with a soft patina finish. The individual curved links were  inspired by motifs from India with flared tops and bottoms that are  attached by horizontal striated loops. It is reversible with unique designs on each side. The silver has a soft patina, a slim security chain and his iconic flame and initials square tag.  His current works are sold in select establishments such as Neiman Marcus.

  • Barry Brinker Silver Brooch with 3 Natural Freshwater Pearl Crosses (N372B-AEM) $495

    $495.00
    H: 2″  W: 2.5″  D: 0.75″ | FREE SHIPPING!

    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.

  • Barry Brinker Silver Necklace with Vintage Latvian Coin and French Fittings (N371AEM) $595

    $595.00

    CHAIN 21″ | FREE SHIPPING

    This wonderful contemporary necklace is part of the VA Barry Brinker Vintage Collection. Made of high grade 950 German silver, the 21″ rolo necklace chain is inset with old finely detailed French fittings and is attached to an inset antique/vintage silver Latvian coin from which dangles a silver sphere. The coin portrays a maiden wearing a traditional folk costume and a typical headdress with ears of grain over her shoulder. The coin was issued in 1920 by the short lived Republic of Latvia (1918-1940) which was invaded and annexed to the USSR in 1940.  The Latin script translates as “The Republic of Latvia.”

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