Carved Human Skullcup (Kapala)

by Cabinet of Curiosities | Oct 31, 2013 | Archive

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). Hand-carved designs, with a dark aged patina. Very unique.

House of Providence

by Cabinet of Curiosities | Oct 24, 2013 | Archive

This original painting was presented to the director of the House of Providence in 1972

Lovely Sailboat Oil Painting by William Stanley

by Cabinet of Curiosities | Oct 24, 2013 | Archive

Great colors, beautiful scene… by Canadian painter Stanley William. (Born 1900, Canada).  

Indian Peace Pipe Tomahawk

by Cabinet of Curiosities | Oct 16, 2013 | Archive

Smoking pipe, camping axe, hunting hatchet, or throwing hawk.

1820-40 Musket

by Cabinet of Curiosities | Oct 10, 2013 | Archive

This is one big, big gun!  

Crazy Rare Alchemy Book 1700’s

by Cabinet of Curiosities | Oct 10, 2013 | Archive