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In the Angkorian style, this excellent sculpture depicts a naga (serpent) as the protector of Buddha. The Buddha, seated in the Virasana pose, is meditating on three graduated coils of the serpent king, Mucalinda. This ancient Virasana pose should not be confused with the Hero pose currently…
Continue reading → - Item Number: S-0007
- Provenance/Origin: Cambodian. Acquired in the 1970s in NE Thailand. 17th - 18th Century
- Composition: Sandstone
- Dimensions: 13" tall x 5" wide x 3" deep statue only. On stand: 15" tall.
- Weight: 7.75 pounds
- Price: $ 1,150.00 USD
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The largest ethnic group in Mali are the Bamara… about 2.5 million. In the northern region of the Bamara territory are the Marka (aka Warka), known for their unique and artistic masks covered with brass or copper and other adornments. The masks are generally carved with…
Continue reading → - Item Number: M-2955
- Provenance/Origin: Mali Africa. Bamara. Circa 1970's
- Composition: Brass/copper, wood, fibers, beads
- Dimensions: 16" tall x 8" wide x 6" deep
- Weight: 3.25 pounds
- Price: $ 455.00 USD
