Buddha "Calling Earth to Witness the Defeat of Evil" Laos Style Antique Statue 1 wound and drawn trade bead Jet is not a mineral

Jet is not a mineral

Gorgeous and Lush

which are ineffective against her

The Buddhist Naga has the form of a great cobra

deeply cobalt blue colored beads were extensively traded among the Dogon people of Mali

Buddha "Calling Earth to Witness the Defeat of Evil" Laos Style Antique Statue 1 wound and drawn trade bead Jet is not a mineralBuddha "Calling Earth to Witness the Defeat of Evil" Laos Style Antique Statue Brian's Collection Buddha Statue Antique 1 Origin is Laos ca. 1920 40 and was collected approx. 20 years ago. This hand carved figure displays abstract and minimalist features and form in a folk art style of carving classically known as "Laos Style". Material is wood with gold leaf and lacquer still intact in places. The figure shows signs of long term devotional use, care