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figure Buddha statuette
Large gilt statuette, painted and chased, of the Buddha in the attitude of contemplation. Dark blue head-dress.
figure Buddha statuette
Gilded bronze statuette of a monk, painted and chased Tibet, 18th or 19th century Seated on a lotus base in the attitude of dhyanasana, the figure may be a portrait of an individual or a generic image.
figure Buddha statuette
Buddha (or Buddhist priest?) on lotus throne, bronzed, in attitude of Contemplation/Meditation, carrying a bowl in left hand, bluey-black toned headdress.
figure carving statuette ibeji male
Ibeji, male statuette, standing. If a twin dies the death is marked by the commissioning of a carved wooden figurine from a sculptor. Known as an 'ibeji', the figurine is of the same sex as the dead twin and is treated by the mother with all the love…
figure dwarf
Statuette of a dwarf, in granite.
figure goddess Sakauna Takauna
Wooden figure (imperfect) of goddess Sakauna/Takauna. Inscription: old label on back: Takauna, a great Tongan Goddess
figure hawk
Wooden figure of a hawk, crouching, on base of Ptah-Sokar-Osiris figure, painted and inscribed.
figure head sculpture
Marble head of a youth. Dated to 4th century BC.
figure ibis
Figure of Ibis.
figure Isis and Horus
Figure of Isis seated and nursing the infant Horus.