Nepalese Thangka ca. 1950, #2 Nigerian bead As described in : "The

As described in : "The "Anima Sola" translates as the "Lone Soul" or "Lonely Spirit" and refers to a very specific Votive Image

70mm x 70mm centerpiece on A strand

The Four White Roots of Peace spread to the cardinal directions so that the Nations of Mankind might trace their paths along them and seek shelter beneath the Tree's nurturing shade

Nefertiti (ca

7/16" x 7/16"

Nepalese Thangka ca. 1950, #2 Nigerian bead As described in : "TheFine Nepalese Thangka ca. 1950 Measure Approx. 42" x 33" The translation of the Tibetan word Thang Ka is 'recorded message that can be rolled'. Traveling monks and lamas in Tibetan Buddhism used Thangkas to spread and teach the stories about the religion of Buddhism. Thangkas were normally used by these lamas and monks as they could be rolled and unrolled, which provided the ease of transportation in order to suit the needs of many nomadic clans in