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More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28667788675,"sku":"171","price":880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/171-Antique-Hilltribe-Shaman-Shoulder-Cloth---Textile-Art-WOVENSOULS-1685282484.jpg?v=1695604585"},{"product_id":"antique-dayak-jewelry-necklace","title":"239 Shaman Cowrrie Frtility Necklace Amulet - Borneo","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eCeremonial necklace containing cowries and carvings are used during fertility rituals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece contains several suggestive carvings held together by perfectly woven cowries that have been selected very carefully for their evenness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed by high priests or Shamans during fertility rituals and ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely rare piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely well made too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENT : 74 cm circumference, height of the figures - 4 cm - 7.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28667791427,"sku":"239","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/239-Shaman-Cowrrie-Frtility-Necklace-Amulet---Borneo-WOVENSOULS-1685283165.jpg?v=1721316246"},{"product_id":"antique-tibet-shamans-crown","title":"SOLD Antique Tibet Shaman's Crown","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28748319811,"sku":"9999-S4","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/SOLD-Antique-Tibet-Shaman-s-Crown-WOVENSOULS-1687370179240.jpg?v=1687370180"},{"product_id":"antique-yao-shaman-robe","title":"167 SOLD Antique Yao Shaman Dragon Robe","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Yao Shaman Robe from Vietnam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the  mid 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantastic figurative textile. Hand stitched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed by Yao priests during ceremonies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28851540163,"sku":"167","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/167-Antique-Yao-Shaman-Robe-WOVENSOULS-1687370505271.jpg?v=1695610277"},{"product_id":"antique-yao-ceremonial-ritual-mask-1800s","title":"293  SOLD Antique Yao Shaman's Ceremonial Ritual Mask","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb Yao Ceremonial Mask\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasks such as these are worn by priests during ceremonies as a part of the ritualistic assumption of higher powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the late 1700s - early 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the multilayered handmade paper base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote also the crown and the fine details of the eyebrows and moustache in the painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery element of this piece including the construction is a testimony of its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this artwork is commensurate with its age and is proportional to the deep usage and engagement it must have seen in the lives of the community\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19 x 15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888058499,"sku":"293","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/293--SOLD-Antique-Yao-Shaman-s-Ceremonial-Ritual-Mask-WOVENSOULS-1687374954408.jpg?v=1687374956"},{"product_id":"antique-batak-shaman-calendar","title":"305 SOLD Antique Batak Shaman Calendar Folk Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"buildify\" class=\"buildify\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBatak Shaman Calendar made of bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the late 1800s - early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtistically executed drawing and carving of letters and figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex system of maintaining dates and events\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper used to translate the details is scanned and available (courtesy Derek Scott, Canada)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 18 inches long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888059203,"sku":"305","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/305-SOLD-Antique-Batak-Shaman-Calendar-Folk-Art-WOVENSOULS-1687375054519.jpg?v=1687375056"},{"product_id":"antique-batak-shaman-medicine-manuscript-pustaha","title":"874 SOLD Rare Antique Batak Shaman Medicine Manuscript Pustaha","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique Manuscript Book of Ritual Knowledge from North Sumatra, 19th century or earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeporello folded book with 26 panels (in addition to the covers) that have writings and drawings on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach panel is 9cm x 10 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 9 drawings that probably mean something not including the little flowers all over the manuscript.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pustaha (bark book), were ancient books used by shamans of the Batak tribes of Indonesia. The Pustaha are written in a ritual language that can only be used and understood by the datu, the shaman of the tribe. They record charms, medicine, magic formulae used by the shaman (datu) for cures, rites, amulets, and magic-religious purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is not perfect - one cover has damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely rare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. 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Or it might be a descendent of a hypothetical Proto-Sumatran script, with Pallava influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover is made of carved tropical wood and the accordion-style pages are made of bark. The calendar’s size allows for portability and suggests it was intended for daily use by a diviner or community spiritual leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA language that is almost extinct – with few living people practicing or transmitting the knowledge of this script, it is mostly found in scriptures stored away in museums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLARGE: 20cm x 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuseum: Similar example may be seen in the State Museum of Ethnology, Leiden, Netherlands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVERY RARE PIECE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888121667,"sku":"907","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/907-antique-large-batak-shaman-guru-pustaha-manuscript-2.jpg?v=1633063777"},{"product_id":"antique-buddhist-tantric-priest-ceremonial-crown","title":"985 SOLD Antique Buddhist Tantric Priest Ceremonial Diadem Crown","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold \/ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/products\/1620-antique-buddhist-ceremonial-crown-for-lama-priest\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/products\/1620-antique-buddhist-ceremonial-crown-for-lama-priest\"\u003eLink to a similar crown\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large copper crown or mukut worn by the highest Buddhist Priests - the Vajracharyas during tantric religious ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the six statuettes of meditating Buddhas, we see\u003cspan\u003e five different mudras or positions of the hands of the Buddha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe three main domes are made of copper, the ornate decor is made of brass that is possibly gold-plated and inlaid with semi-precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a semi-vajra mounted on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inner cloth has been replaced recently due to extensive wear and tear on the original cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNepal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888126467,"sku":"985","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/985-sold-antique-buddhist-tantric-priest-ceremonial-diadem-crown.jpg?v=1633064750"},{"product_id":"antique-yao-textile-shaman-dragon-robe","title":"1056 Antique Yao Shaman Dragon Robe","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Yao Shaman Dragon Robe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis robe is richly embroidered with all of the traditional elements of the Taoist pantheon. We find Three Pure Ones at the top of the back who oversee the heavens, rows of saints, sages and immortals, dragons, phoenixes. of gods and saints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the horses and mountains on this piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLITERATURE REFERENCE: Similar pieces in \"How to Make the Universe Right: The Art of the Shaman from Vietnam and Southern China,\" p. 151-170 by Dr. Trian Nguyen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e37 x 41 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888132419,"sku":"1056","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1056-dragon-robe-for-yao-shaman.jpg?v=1633065122"},{"product_id":"antique-yao-textile-shaman-dragon-robe-1","title":"1057 SOLD Antique Yao Shaman Dragon Robe","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Yao Shaman Dragon Robe - Silk Floss Embroidery\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shaman dragon robe has the traditional elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe find the Three Pure Ones at the top of the back who oversee the Daoist pantheon along with other immortals and saints. There are also auspicious beasts such as the phoenix and qilin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis robe is the creation of the ethnic Cao Lan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a very similar item, refer to the book \"How to Make the Universe Right: The Art of the Shaman from Vietnam and Southern China,\" p. 151-170 by Dr. Trian Nguyen to see similar examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly 20th Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35 x 37 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigns of heavy usage present in terms of fading, stains, thread losses, fraying \u0026amp; holes. Yet, fortunately, the art \u0026amp; cultural stories embedded within remain intact!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888132547,"sku":"1057","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1057-antique-dragon-yao-shaman-robe-with-silk-floss-embroidery.jpg?v=1633065160"},{"product_id":"antique-yao-textile-shaman-dragon-robe-2","title":"1058 Antique Yao Shaman Dragon Robe","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eAntique Yao Shaman Dragon Robe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shaman dragon robe is richly embroidered with all of the traditional elements of the Taoist pantheon. We find Three Pure Ones at the top of the back who oversee the heavens, rows of saints, sages and immortals, dragons, phoenixes. of gods and saints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also find horsemen, warriors, hunters and other beasts and creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee \"How to Make the Universe Right: The Art of the Shaman from Vietnam and Southern China,\" p. 151-170 by Dr. Trian Nguyen for more information on items like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33 x 41 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888132675,"sku":"1058","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1058-antique-yao-shaman-dragon-robe.jpg?v=1633065193"},{"product_id":"antique-yao-shaman-dragon-robe","title":"1059 Antique Yao Shaman Dragon Robe","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Yao Shaman Dragon Robe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shaman dragon robe has traditional elements. These include the Three Pure Ones at the top of the back who oversee the Daoist pantheon with rows of saints, sages and immortals. of gods and saints. There are also auspicious beasts such as the phoenix and qilin. Of course, dragons are present at the front of this robe. Beneath the dragons are a fish (for good fortune) and horse (symbol of strength). This robe strongly resembles the type created by the ethnic Cao Lan and could have been made in northern China or northern Vietnam. Wear is apparent and there is some fading of some of the images, particularly on the front of this robe, however, as a whole, the piece can be clearly seen and appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly to mid 20th Century. For a very similar item, see \"How to Make the Universe Right: The Art of the Shaman from Vietnam and Southern China,\" p. 151-170 by Dr. Trian Nguyen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888132739,"sku":"1059","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1059-antique-yao-shaman-dragon-robe.jpg?v=1633065230"},{"product_id":"antique-yao-shaman-robe-textile","title":"1060 SOLD Antique Embroidered Yao Shaman Dragon Robe","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSOLD to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis embroidered robe, worn by a Yao priest, contains images which reflect Dao beliefs and qualities which reside in the shaman himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of this robe is decorated with dragons, auspicious beasts. At the bottom are two facing horses, symbols of strength and endurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features a dragon above two phoenix which are also auspicious animals. They fly above sacred mountains in Daoist belief. Mid 20th Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24 x 36 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREFERENCE: For a similar robe, see \"How to Make the Universe Right: The Art of the Shaman from Vietnam and Southern China,\" by Dr. Trian Nguyen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888132803,"sku":"1060","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1060-antique-embroidered-yao-shaman-robe.jpg?v=1633065255"},{"product_id":"antique-toraja-ceremonial-mawa-batik-textile","title":"1089 Sold - Antique Sacred Cloth Maa \/ Mawa Batik Textile Toraja - SOLD","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand dyed scared cloth from Toraja Toradja called maa' or mawa'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the Toradja, their sacred cloths all called maa' or mawa' were made from divinely given yarns. They were prized ritual accouterments used in a number of ways. The designs include the buffalo and other animals that symbolised wealth. The pictorial aspects of Toraja textiles are unmatched in the textile arts of Indonesia!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeremonial motifs include\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Buffalo \/ Phoenix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Ships or is it a casket?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Family life - Men, women \u0026amp; children\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Shaman with ritual objects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Hunting Scene\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Cockfights \u0026amp; Bullfights or Boar fights?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost motifs are stamped but the edge \/ border ends might be hand drawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the regular curvilinear Vines along 3 of the borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eí«í_The reverse is blank completely as is the case in Batik.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandspun cotton, handwoven cloth. Blueish tinge allover the textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35inches x 78inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent example for scholarly textile studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33714646862,"sku":"1089","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1089-sold-antique-sacred-cloth-maa-mawa-batik-textile-toraja-sold.jpg?v=1633068013"},{"product_id":"antique-batak-shaman-cloth-textile","title":"1032 SOLD Antique Batak Shaman Head Cloth","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Batak Shaman Head Cloth - Monumental Example of Batak Weaving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eImportant Batak Shaman Textile - used as a headcloth by Shamans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eSee photos for the complex motifs and the variation in omotif sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eMY NOTES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThe features that I find remarkable in this one: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e1) the variation in the sizes of dancing men. As a visual effect this may look trivial, but when you imagine the weaving process, it is a bit more complex than if all the dancers were to have the same height. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e2) In the main field we have maroon and black bands as the ground on which the pattern of diamonds is created. Clearly there is some variation as we move outwards from the centre. It isn't the size of each diamond that changes - it is the thickness of each line that makes the diamond. And to achieve this effect diagonally across the maroon and black bands is a feat in itself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e3) The size of the the little black peaks at the edge of the dancers' section is about 1 mm. Making these micro motifs is naturally a tedious process. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e4) Note the plain central portion on the reverse that bears no signs of the weaving on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eEstimated to be from the 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental Example of Batak Weaving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e184 cm x 38 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43270967246,"sku":"1032","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/AntiqueBatakTextile01.jpg?v=1749809286"},{"product_id":"batak-shaman-pustaha-manuscript","title":"1092 SOLD Old Batak Shaman Pustaha Manuscript with diagrams and drawings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning collector\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall manuscript - Batak Shaman's little magic book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains calculations, procedures and healing recipes in a script that is now extinct\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten on Bark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas hand carved wood covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize is about 5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1960s or later\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44207525838,"sku":"1092","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1092-old-batak-shaman-pustaha-manuscript-with-diagrams-and-drawings.jpg?v=1631448107"},{"product_id":"antique-beaded-yoruba-tunic-africa-textile-costume","title":"1239 SOLD Antique Beaded Yoruba Shango Priest Ceremonial Tunic Masterpiece","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*** \u003c!-- Created with Shogun. --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"5cdceb23db1000004ce8de59\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5cdceb23db1000004ce8de59\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d44e9032e2e89004d4cdc8c\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d44e9032e2e89004d4cdca8\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-b41f26f5-7822-4143-8534-180786152736\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnparalleled Ethnic Masterpiece from the Yoruba people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn by the Shango priest when officiating at ceremonies, the motifs and embellishments in the textile are instrumental in delivering the spiritual pwoers of the Shango priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTunic is completely handstitched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beadwork on the front and the back is dense and extravagant suggesting a royal or wealthy or powerful original owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeads are laid out in a lattice wherein each cell is filled in with a particular color and size of bead. Tiny, Small and medium beads are seen in the field of each cell and some of the junction points have large beads. All seem to be made of glass with some having a lovely shimmer \/ transparency. In a few cells (I could find 3) the lines are made up of beads of two colors alternating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the lattice there are motifs of faces and of creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront: 6 Faces + 8 Animal motifs + 2 Endless Knot Motifs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack: 6 Faces + 9 Animal motifs + 2 Endless Knot Motifs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass Bells with a deep tinkle hang at the bottom of the front and the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inner layer is padded and has a woven indigo dyed lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe years have settled into the costume in the form of grime as can be seen in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe untamed, un-commercialised ethnic aesthetic with a strong sense of cultural identity makes it an absolutely ravishing find!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the late 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther examples: http:\/\/artmuseum.princeton.edu\/story\/new-acquisition-royal-yoruba-tunic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Signs of usage present in the form of stains, loose threads, missing beads etc. but overall it in good condition and will be the pride of any world-class museum! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA once-in-a-lifetime find! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1917830529048,"sku":"1239","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1239-antique-beaded-yoruba-shango-priest-ceremonial-tunic-masterpiece.jpg?v=1633078668"},{"product_id":"yao-shamans-ritual-manuscript-with-diagrams","title":"1295 SOLD Antique Yao Shaman Ritual Manuscript with Illustrations","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eYao Shaman's Manuscript from southern Yunnan, western Guangxi and northern Vietnam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eVery intriguing text on a subject that is no longer practiced and the knowledge thereof is available only through second-hand research rather than as a living tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eSuch manuscripts outline traditional ritual processes to be followed for all events from cradle to grave.They are religious texts, partly of localized Daoist and partly of indigenous beliefs, in nature and scripted by the learned Shaman priests who were called upon to conduct these. ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThese are written in Chinese language, but in a mixture of scripts of both Chinese and those invented by Yao people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThis particular manuscript has detailed drawings of chicken feet, leaves and charts and it is conjectured that this may have to do with sacrificial offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThe notes are written in black ink with accents in red ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThe original paper that have been pasted onto fresh paper to arrest the deterioration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; 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-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eOriginal estimated to be from the mid - late 1800s and the reinforcement and binding from the mid-late 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique Yao Shaman Ritual Manuscript with Illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12211958022219,"sku":"1295","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1295-yao-shaman-ritual-manuscript-with-illustrations.jpg?v=1633085929"},{"product_id":"antique-buddhist-tantric-priest-ceremonial-diadem","title":"1310 SOLD Antique Buddhist Tantric Priest Ceremonial Crown Diadem with Pancha Buddha","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA crown or mukut with 'Pancha Buddha' worn by the highest Buddhist Priests - the Vajracharyas during tantric religious ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVajracarya, \"master of the thunderbolt\", is both a caste and family name indicating those entitled to perform priestly functions. They command the highest rank in the Buddhist community, the equivalent of Brahmans in the Hindu community.\u003c\/p\u003e\nThis crown is worn by the buddhist newari monk called Gurju or Vajracharya.\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Copper,Bronze and Brass Buddhist Crown There are five separate Budha elements that are fixed in place at the time of wearing. The inner padded cloth is probably an old replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch heirloom items are consecrated and passed on when new pieces are commissioned by the monasteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be form the early 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e6 inch tall \/ 8 inch diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNepal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12236467929163,"sku":"1310","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1310-antique-buddhist-tantric-priest-ceremonial-crown-diadem-with-pancha-buddha.jpg?v=1633086836"},{"product_id":"antique-himalayan-art-tibetan-necromancer-tantric-ceremonial-costume","title":"1015 SOLD - Antique Tantric Buddhist Head Priest's Ceremonial Costume - Carved Bone","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\nSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set consists of five parts: crown, cross-body necklace, two arm-bands and apron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is worn by Tibetan Priests and is essential to important tantric ceremonies and rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe apron comprises of large illustrated carved bones, carved with various Tibetan Buddhist beings, under which is a series smaller carved bones, interconnected with a web of small round beads. All of these have been carved by hand and then strung together\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular apron is notable for its well done 3-dimensional carving . The top row is composed of seven elongated, diamond-shaped carved medallions connected by bone beads that are strung with Buddha images, Dakinis and other symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background cloth is a maroon cloth (probably synthetic) that are both soiled from usage.There is a backing made of Gyaser-like brocade cloth. Both have signs of usage. Signs of restitching - where the back \u0026amp; front have been reversed. The arm bands have the Gyaser-like cloth as the base. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crown is a hat made of woven black material. There are five finely carved and detailed ornaments connected with beads strung.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor wear seen all over the bone pieces especially on the ornaments in the bottom row \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApron is about 28 inches tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete ornamented sets like this one are rare. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bone components are estimated to be from the early-mid 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apron cloth \u0026amp; backing are changed several times over the lifetime of its usage and are estimated to be from the late 1900s. The hat has been refurbished recently to maintain the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/collection.imamuseum.org\/artwork\/27095\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Example seen in the Indianapolis Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e []\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar examples:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonhams.com\/auctions\/21787\/lot\/71\/?category=list\u0026amp;length=246\u0026amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONHAMS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/auctions\/ecatalogue\/2014\/indian-southeast-asian-works-of-art-n09118\/lot.126.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSotheby's \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e$$$$$ \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14097830412363,"sku":"1015","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1015-set-antique-tantric-buddhist-head-priests-ceremonial-costume-carved-bone-2.jpg?v=1641966658"},{"product_id":"himalayan-buddhist-monks-mask-for-royal-ceremonies-1","title":"1399 SOLD Himalayan Buddhist Monk's Mask for Royal Ceremonies - Zhang Bak","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zhang Bak made with great detail in metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eis worn by monks specifically for royal ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third eye depicting inner wisdom is seen above the nose on this mask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back has two metal loops used to fasten the mask over the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardly seen and rarely available for acquisition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay have been recently polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1970s or earlier - may have been re-varnished time and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29443463053387,"sku":"1399","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1399-himalayan-buddhist-monks-mask-for-royal-ceremonies-zhang-bak.jpg?v=1633094587"},{"product_id":"antique-himalayan-buddhist-art","title":"1543 Antique Tantric Ritual Buddhist Six Armed Mahakala Himalayan Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eBeautifully crafted ritual art featuring the Six Armed Mahakala, most probably made of horn.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepicted with a ritual crown of five skulls, which represent the transmutation of the five negative afflictions into the five wisdoms and the third eye. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the additional Mahakala figure on the left horn, the open mouthed figure on the right horn and the skull-headed phurba held in the left hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winding snake-like figure placed inside the horn must have some significance that needs further study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote also the deliberately shaped tips of the horns. These shapes are often seen as monastery flags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalts+glue mix used as filling where necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasterfully crafted with love and leisure as a part of devotional worship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best part is the wisps of scent of a monastery that I can smell while cleaning, that have been captured by the waxy layers that have gathered over centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1700s - early 1800s. The age-induced patina of the material is in line with this estimate. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.5 inches tall\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39253538308171,"sku":"1543","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1543-antique-tantric-ritual-buddhist-six-armed-mahakala-himalayan-art-29.jpg?v=1641463174"},{"product_id":"antique-buddhist-ceremonial-priest-crown-diadem","title":"1561 SOLD - Antique Buddhist Ceremonial Crown for Lama \/ Priest","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique Buddhist Ceremonial Crown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold \/ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/products\/1620-antique-buddhist-ceremonial-crown-for-lama-priest\"\u003eLink to a similar crown\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large copper crown or mukut worn by the highest Buddhist Priests - the Vajracharyas during tantric religious ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Himalayan belt, on the occasion of Losar and other major festivals extravagant costumes are worn by the head priest and the costume includes a headdress like this one. Such clothes are reserved for the head priest of a monastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive statuettes of meditating Buddhas are seen in different mudras or positions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are three main domes are made of brass \/ alloy, with finely crafted ornate decor that is possibly gold-plated and inlaid with stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a semi-vajra mounted on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuseum quality piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e***\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e***\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39326036951115,"sku":"1561","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1561-antique-buddhist-ceremonial-crown-for-lama-priest.jpg?v=1633108423"},{"product_id":"antique-himalayan-art-buddhist-ceremonial-crown","title":"1620  SOLD Antique Buddhist Ceremonial Crown for Lama \/ Priest","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Buddhist Ceremonial Crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpectacular large gilted metal crown with an unusual design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso called mukut worn by the highest Buddhist Priests - the Vajracharyas - during tantric religious ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Himalayan belt, on the occasion of Losar and other major festivals extravagant costumes are worn by the head priest and the costume includes a headdress like this one. Such clothes are reserved for the head priest of a monastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the serpentine emblems as well as the smaller Buddhist emblems decorating the dome. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a semi-vajra mounted on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote also the frontal head piece that is unique and has not been seen in other pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch works are usually custom-made on order by the monastery and the design is unlikely to be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuseum quality piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/blogs\/now-at-the-met\/2018\/vajra-crowns-ritual-art-nepal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink to an article by the Met Museum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e***\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e***\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39631953068107,"sku":"1620","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1620bAntiqueTibetanBuddhistMonk_sCeremonialCrown07_03190d95-e639-4cc7-a12e-397952869fd7.jpg?v=1695573418"},{"product_id":"antique-batak-shaman-guru-pustaha-manuscript","title":"1621 Antique Large Batak Shaman Guru Pustaha Manuscript","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eMONUMENTAL Batak treasure  - a large shaman's pustaka \/ pustaha manuscript\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA magic book used by the Guru or Datu of theToba Batak people of North Sumatra, Indonesia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Used by the Batak peoples, from north central Sumatra,this is not a calendar but rather an instrument used for divination and the identification of auspicious days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally the Batak script was\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is written in Batak script, only used by \u003cem\u003edatu\u003c\/em\u003e (priests) to write magical texts and calendars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be derived from the Brahmi script of ancient India and related to other scripts of the archipelago such as Old Kawi. Or it might be a descendent of a hypothetical Proto-Sumatran script, with Pallava influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover is made of carved tropical wood and the accordion-style pages are made of bark. 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