Antique Sculpture of the Vahana Nandi (the Mount of Lord Shiva) of Khandoba vintage native american New Mexico were and are

New Mexico were and are a beacon for creative ceramicists of all genres and this unique piece was originally made there

This unique Spice Bowl held rare and valuable spices and  has dozens of layers of lacquer with intricate designs

North American masks in general are a very small and rare category and as such I feel the good old ones offer a lot of value for a very reasonable investment

The red and green in the bold multi diamond central design are commercial aniline dyes

This rare antique Tibetan prayer wheel was used in individual daily prayer

Antique Sculpture of the Vahana Nandi (the Mount of Lord Shiva) of Khandoba vintage native american New Mexico were and arevahana, (Sanskrit: mount or vehicle) in Hindu mythology, the creature that serves as the vehicle, or carrier, and as the sign of a particular deity. The vahana accompanies, pulls the chariot of, or serves as the seat or mount of his god. Images of the vahana are also used on banners and emblems to identify the god or the cult affiliation of the devotee. Upon the partnership between the deity and his vahana is woven much iconography and Hindu theology.