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Silver Alloy Multi-string Chain Bib Necklace. Jewelry.  Tharu People.  Terai Region. Nepal

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    Handcrafted by a Tharu artisan.   The Tharu – residing in the southern foothills of the Himalayas (Terai Region) of Nepal – are well known for their festivals, rituals, and exorcisms . . .  and jewelry like this.   Acquired from a collector’s estate in New… Continue reading

Powerful Amulet. Luang Phor Koon.  Paritsuttoh. Famous Thai Buddhist Monk.  Phra Pidta.  Thailand

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    Amulets are made in very limited batches and commonly commemorate the passing of a highly venerated monk.  Amulets produced by monks at temples are consecrated which entails the mixing various materials that is in turn pressed by hand into custom wooden molds.  All through the process… Continue reading

Rare Telsum Protective Tribal Necklace.  Silver Metal.  Borama Oromo Tribe. Ethiopia.

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    Crafted by the Borama Oromo tribe in southern Ethiopia.   For an engagement or just protection from the evil eye, this is a true collector’s piece and honors traditional Ethiopian heritage.  Each telsum box or triangle is forced individually by hand, making this one unique and one-of-a-kind.… Continue reading

Very Sacred & Old Tibetan Human Bone Mala – Kapala – Necklace, Tibet

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Detail:  There is no question in my mind that these very spiritual human bone beads – carefully hand cut – are authentic and quite old.  People donate their own reesotericstuff.coms to nearby temples and the bones are converted into beads that form a very, very powerful spiritual mala.… Continue reading

Unique and Stylish Copper, Brass and White Metal Bracelet, Kathmandu Nepal

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Detail:  This is really a nice cuff or bracelet made of intertwined wires of copper, brass and white metal.  Bracelet is about 7.5” length and can be easily adjusted for a tighter or looser fit.  This is a new piece and made by craftsmen in the late… Continue reading

Kwan-yin Guanyin Mala Bracelet Jewelry, Tibet

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Detail:  Eight huge beads – actually SEEDS – with 3 Kwan-yin faces on each.  This is a rosary piece with “compassion” depicted all over it.  On an elastic band, each seed is separated by a single black bead.  Circa late 1900’s. Sorry but this item has been sold.

Rosewood / Turquoise Wrist Mala / Bracelet / Jewelry, Tibet

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Detail:  Hand crafted by Tibetan craftsmen.  Rare and unusual configuration.  27 beads plus a larger rosewood Guru bead.  Circa late-1900’s.  Perfect condition. Sorry, this item has sold.

Rajasthani Pocket / Purse Mirrors, India

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Detail:  Rajasthani women crafted these sparkling mirrors by gathering Lac (tree resin) and molding it like clay into a disk shape.  Mirrors and beads are added.  Recently made.  Various colors are available.  Contact us. Sorry, all of these mirrors have sold.

Dzi-Eyed Multiple Bead Bracelet, Tibet

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Detail:  Dzi beads are known to provide spiritual benefits.  Prized as protective amulets, they are also used in traditional Tibetan medicine.   Recently made. Sorry, this item has sold.

Dzi-Eyed Single Bead Bracelet, Tibet

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Detail:  For 1300 years, the Tibetans have been avid collectors of Dzi beads.  Such beads were thought to bring good fortune, health and wealth.  Single beads were often traded for a horse.  Recently made. Sorry, this item has sold.
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