Bronze U-Thong seated bhumisparsha Buddha from Thailand. This beautiful Buddha statue was made with the old lost wax method of casting. Circa 1920 - 1950. The Buddha in this rendition from Thailand is seated in the bhumisparsha mundra (position). Bhumisparsha literally translated means "Touching the earth", however this position or mundra is more commonly called "earth witness" position. Size: 14 1/2" height, 10" width, 4 1/2" depth.
Tribal Wooden Facial Mask used in Bandi Festival. This hand carved wood mask is believed to be from the village of Bedkani, Uttara Kannada, India. The modern flat black stand was designed so that there are no drill holes in the heirloom. Size: 6" wide, 16.5" tall (Including stand).
Antique Asian rustic teak wood wheel. Before the roads were black top these solid hard wood wheels were used in, Thailand, Burma, China, Viet Nam and most of South-East Asia. Then teak wood wheels were handmade from a single log, with primitive tools. Today this richly textured item of necessity has become a beautiful accent piece for our modern home decor. Mounted on a handsome black removable cradle mount, so as not to place any holes in the artifact. 21" diam, 28" tall.
Facial Mask used in Bandi Festival. Hand carved in wood. Presumed to be from the village of Bedkani, Uttara Kannada, India. Circa pre-1960s. Size: 6" wide, 14" tall (Including stand).
Primitive hard wood celebration ancestor mask from India. These festival masks are hand crafted in the villages in some regions of India and are worn during different celebrations, ceremonies and festivals. The masks represent gods, spirits, animals or ancestors. We believe this one to be of an ancestor, due to the fact that the sculpting of the nose, looks very specific. Extremely unique rustic accent piece for your home decor. We have mounted the mask on a modern black steel base, in a way tha ...click for details
Standing Rattanakosin or Bangkok style Bronze cast Buddha. This Buddha image was cast with the old lost wax method.
The Friday Buddha image shows the Buddha thinking about how he can teach the doctrine to others. The hands rest across his chest with the right hand covering the left. This implies meditation and a spiritual transformation based on personal experience.
This person born on Friday is believed to be fun loving, friendly and ambitious, probably an entertainer or public figure. Thei ...click for details
Antique terra-cotta temple amulet with Lord Buddha depictions. Recently unearthed during an expansion, at a temple (wat) in Lampoon Thailand, were a number of these well preserved Buddhist temple amulets (kruang rang or phra kruang). Sold by the monks, we were fortunate enough to get a few. We mounted this one on an attractive black stand. 6 inch tall, 3 1/2 inch wide (Including stand).
Beautiful white jade hand sculpted Quan Yin statue. Quan Yin is one of the most universally beloved of deities in the Buddhist tradition. Also known as Kuan Yin, Quan'Am (Vietnam), Kannon (Japan), and Kanin (Bali), She is the embodiment of compassionate loving kindness. As the Bodhisattva of Compassion, She hears the cries of all beings. Quan Yin enjoys a strong resonance with the Christian Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and the Tibetan goddess Tara.
In many images She is depicted carrying th ...click for details
