Global Art & Artifacts

turquoise

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

Antique SilverMix Handicraft Box.  Footed Metalwork.  Container.  Persia.  Cairo Egypt

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    Egyptians used silver as early as the Predynastic Period (ca. 4400–3100 B.C.) and was important – as was gold – for personal ornaments and decorative/religious objects in Egypt through Roman times.   Since Egypt essentially had no silver from its lands, sources were from neighboring countries specifically Persia… Continue reading

Inlay Mayan / Aztec Mosaic Burial Death Mask. Obsidian.  Other Minerals. Mexico

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    A beautiful Mexican mask, fully constructed from the minerals found in Mexico such as Onyx, Jasper, Abalone, mother of Pearl, Turquoise, Obsidian and quartz types. The front is highly polished and with various minerals intact . . .  and in beautiful condition.   The Aztecs made masks… Continue reading

Old Nepal / Tibet Turquoise Bead Necklace, Tibet

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A stunning necklace with a rich history. Egg shaped brass beads with stones inserted.  Just look at all the photos.

Stunning Copper / Turquoise / Coral Pot / Container. Alms. Tibet

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This is just gorgeous!  Inlaid with turquoise, coral and metal designs, you will have difficulty finding this anywhere.  Even designs on the bottom are detailed and quite elegant.  Circa early- to mid-1900s.  NOT Chinese made. For the Serious Collector.

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.
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