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  • Antique Lakshmi Oil Lamp, India (9508D-PBE) SPECIAL PRICE

    $245.00
    H: 5″  W: 3.25″  D:3.875″  | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This brass oil lamp diya is decorated with an image on front and back of Lakshmi seated on a lotus, full-breasted and broad hipped, beneficently smiling and being lustrated (showered by water) by elephants, symbolizing rain clouds bringing water and life to the land and that unwavering effort to adhere to spiritual teachings and governed by wisdom and purity leads to both material and spiritual prosperity.

  • Antique Pair of Bronze Khmer Palanquin Rings, Thailand (3378AEM) $1295

    $1,150.00

    A palanquin is a wicker or light wood human-powered mode of transport once used in Asia to carry people, usually for a royal or single person of elite status in Khmer-Empire society. Derived from the Sanskrit word for bed or couch, it is often a covered vehicle without wheels called a litter carried on the…

  • Antique Repoussé Vishnu Votive Plaque, India (5174A-TAK) $250

    $250.00

    Most Hindus have images of one or more murtis (gods and goddesses) on their home altar to help them in their daily prayers (puja), focus their attention and help visualize them. A murti is treated with the utmost respect, care and reverence but devotees never worship the objects and instead use them used only to…

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    Antique Senufo Manilla Currency/Slave Trade Bracelet, West Africa (3143)

    Original price was: $295.00.Current price is: $210.00.
    H: 3.125”  W: 4”  Thick: 1.125.5” Circum: 9.5” |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This very elaborate and exquisite C-shaped Senufo heavy manilla  is ornately embellished and divided into sections, each decorated with deeply carved  panels and framed with pairs of raised ball-like metal pieces. This remarkable and elegant manilla has a fine patina that shows its age, long use, and wear. It comes with a wood and metal stand.

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    Antique Senufo Manilla Currency/Slave Trade Bracelet, West Africa (3144)

    Original price was: $185.00.Current price is: $135.00.
    H: 2.75”  W: 3.625”  Thick: 1” Circum. 9.375” | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL u.s.

    This antique intricate Senufo copper alloy manilla bracelet is decorated with incised parallel ridges covering its 3-sections which have sets of raised bosses and flattened discs at each end. Very heavy bracelets like this were not worn but were were used to store wealth, make purchases, buy or trade for livestock and goods, or as a bridal dowry or for ceremonial purposes such as weddings and burials. In excellent condition with a fine patina and the usual signs of age and use, it also has a wood and metal stand.

    Click here for Blog Manillas: Former African Trade Currency.

  • Antique Silver Ganesh Pendant with Four Arms and Sweets (22043BLE) SPECIAL PRICE

    $395.00
    Ht: 5.125″   W: 3.75″ D: 0.625″ | FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S.

    This vintage massive, heavy silver pendant represents a four armed Ganesh seated within a betel shape frame wearing a crown and reaching for modak, a rice flour sweet dumpling filled with coconut that is his favorite treat.  Ganesh pendants are worn for good luck as he is the God who removes the obstacles in devotees’ lives. The coin silver chain is included.

  • Antique Silver Hindu Pendant Necklace Krishna with Gopis, India (20045BCL) $695

    $695.00
    Ht: 3.625”  W: 3.5”  D: 0.75  5oz. | FREE SHIPPING!

    This rare antique tribal amulet of high grade silver with fine high relief craftsmanship is truly magnificent. It portrays Hindu Lord Krishna sitting in the Tree of Life playing his melodious flute serenading the Gopis who become enthralled with his spiritual music symboling the Hindu belief in the loving interplay between the deities and the human soul. Krishna pendants are protective, have healing powers and bring devotees spiritually closer to him.

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    Antique Tuareg King Manilla Currency/Slave Bracelet, North/West Africa, (3161)

    Original price was: $325.00.Current price is: $250.00.
    Ht: 4″  W: 4.6525″  Thick: 1.5″ Circum: 10.5″  | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This 19th century Tuareg “king” manilla bracelet/anklet made from brass, copper and iron in the shape of horseshoe is a magnificent example of African metalwork composed of massive flat finials with 10 facets. Adorned with traditional raised finely detailed etched and hammered cross-hatched designs, diamond shapes, triangles and circles, this fine piece is excellent condition with appropriate signs of age and use and comes with a wood and metal stand.

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    Antique Tuareg Manilla Currency/Slave Bracelet, Africa (3152)

    Original price was: $285.00.Current price is: $195.00.
    Bracelet H: 3.875”  W: 3.5”  Thick: 1.125”   | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This 18-19th century Tuareg manilla was fashioned using a sand mould in a traditional horseshoe shape with bulbous rounded faceted ends. decorated with hand hammered fine details which have faded from age and wear. Individual Tuareg tribes each use unique symbolic imagery and decorative motifs passed down for generations. It comes with a wood and metal stand.

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    Antique Tuareg Manilla Currency/Slave Bracelet, North and West Africa (3145)

    Original price was: $295.00.Current price is: $195.00.
    H: 3.125″   W: 3.125″   D: 0.75″ | FREE SHIPPING!

    This horseshoe-shaped manilla from the Mali and Niger region is decorated with hammered and incised embellishments, designs, and decorative motifs unique to individual Tuareg tribes that have been passed on for generations. It is divided into distinct sections, each with detailed traditional etched linear designs, circular cutouts, diamonds, grooves and terminating in large rounded knot finials incised with layered triangles designs. Bracelets/anklets of this massive size were never worn as jewelry but were used as currency and to represent status. The patina shows its age, long use, and wear.  It comes with a wood and metal stand.

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    Antique Tuareg Manilla Currency/Slave Bracelet, North/ West Africa (3149)

    Original price was: $275.00.Current price is: $195.00.
    H: 3.375”  W: 3.25”  Thick: 1.25” Circum: 5.75” | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL u.s.!

    Tuareg wrist and ankle manillas made from sand moulds were usually shaped in a large C. Recognized for their unique etched designs, symbols, motifs and faceted knob ends, each is a one-of-a kind creation. This  bracelet has massive finials with 12 facets containing detailed hand-etched and hammered designs including raised circles. It is in excellent condition with appropriate signs of age and use and comes with a wood and metal stand.

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    Antique Tuareg Manilla Currency/Slave Bracelet, North/West Africa (3156)

    Original price was: $195.00.Current price is: $125.00.
    H: 3.5”  W: 3.625”  Thick: 0.50” Circum. 10.125”  | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This finely fashioned antique Tuareg manilla bracelet/anklet is a traditional slim circular-shaped bracelet with hoof-shaped terminals, hand incised striated decorations, and faceted rounded beads at the open ends. Manillas were important currency for nomadic populations since they were easily portable. It is in excellent condition with a fine patina and comes with a wood and metal stand.

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