The Gao is used within this tradition as an amulet – a ritualistic object believed to provide protection from evil. This Gao is made of brass, with the addition of a silver buddha placed in the window. Within this is a scroll of a hand written prayer. The scroll...
A fan of the band Chicago might be digging this… not sure if this is one-of-a-kind, or if it is one of a dozen… haven’t been able to find anything on one of these.
Some members from the ‘Good Witch’ set have frequented our store in the past couple days. Pictured here are Glen Cresswell and George Mantis, whom graciously posed with items from the Cabinet. Thanks guys!!...
A Kapala (“Sanskrit language” for “skull”) or skullcup is a cup made from a human skull used as a ritual implement (bowl) in both Hindu Tantra and Buddhist Tantra (Vajrayana). Beautifully brightly painted on the inside, with a dark aged patina...