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Pre Columbian Teotihuacan Clay Bust.  Figure.  Statue. Teotihuacan Culture. Mesoamerica. Mexico

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    Teotihuacan is an ancient Mesoamerican city located 30 miles northeast of Mexico City. The city – which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 – was settled in early 400 B.C. and evolved into a powerful and influential city by 400 A.D.  However, when the… Continue reading

Cambodian Khmer Art Sandstone Sculpture.  17/18th Century.  Gautama Buddha.  Naga. Macalinda. Enlightenment.  Cambodia

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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

Gan Bronze.  Snake with Rider.  Serpent. Carving.  Sculpture.  Burkinabe People.  Burkina Faso. Africa.

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    A lost wax casting and just like others the mold is destroyed every time resulting in a unique and original piece from Burkina Faso.  So this is the only piece like this you will ever see.   The Gan ethnic group believe that the serpent possesses protective… Continue reading

Old Shrine Vessel.  LP Thad Alms / Offering Bowl.  With lid. Ayutthaya.  Thailand

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    This is an old authentic shrine alms bowl used to celebrate Luang Phor Tuad (aka LP Thaud), a legionary high priest of Buddhism.  His story starts from the Kingdom of Ayutthaya period (circa 1580 A.D.) and he lived during the reign of King Maha Dhammaraja.  LP… Continue reading

Snake / Cobra / Viper / Serpent. Taxidermy: Spitting Cobra, Jakarta Indonesia

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Detail:  YIKES!!   Where did this come from?? Java Indonesia.  It is probably a guy thing.  And, it is NOT in Lucite.  It is NOT behind glass.  It is NOT alive . . .  now.  This is excellent taxidermy of a magnificent… 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

Bone Calendar & Diary, Indonesia

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Detail:  Likely a water buffalo rib, this was used as a diary and calendar by tribes.  Note the geckos, serpent and figure drawings.  Likely from Borneo.  Circa mid-1900’s or earlier.  Very good condition.  Quite a remarkable piece and very hard to find. Sorry, this… Continue reading
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