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Rare Master Quality Handcrafted Tantric Oracle Cap.  Crown. Tibet.

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    Tibetan Oracles?  Well, before Buddhism, there were Bons.  Bons were a particular type of priest who performed rituals to gain the favor of local spirits and ensure the well-being and safety of the dead in the afterlife.  Much, much later and under the influence of… Continue reading

Pre Columbian Seated Clay Figure. Statue.  Classic Veracruz. Idol.  Veracruz. Mexico

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    Classic Veracruz culture refers to a cultural area in the north and central areas of the present-day Mexican state of Veracruz, a culture that existed from roughly 100 to 1000 AD.   This particular statue is from the Late Classic Period or between the 6th and 8th Century… Continue reading

Large Metal Religious Figure / Statue, Tibet

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Detail:  The style looks very familar to me but I cannot put my finger on its identity.   This might be a more contemporary-styled statue . . . in metal with a unique rust texture  and color covering.  The face and headdress looks… Continue reading

Dvaravati Buddha Head Statue, Thailand

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Detail:  I think this is a stylized version of an 8th Century Dvaravati Buddha.  I am a bit confused with the headdress that normally is a double bun.  I would like to hear from you about this representation.  I do not believe it is the Mathura… Continue reading

Khmer Brass / Bronze Buddha Head Statue, Cambodia

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Detail:  From the 14th Century Khmer Kingdom period of Cambodia.  This head is well cast and the headdress symbolizes the Khmer style.  Circa mid- to late-1900’s.  In very good condition. Sorry, this item has been sold.  CONTACT US for other similar pieces.
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