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Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by verybrad, May 25, 2014.

  1. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    The lotus bracelet fooled me, I thought it would also be older Danecraft!
     
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  2. Marko

    Marko Well-Known Member

    It's stunning.
     
  3. Marko

    Marko Well-Known Member

    The same estate sellers who were having that 3-day sale I went to all three days had one today. I saw a bracelet I wanted to get, so I got there ten minutes before the sale started. They let people in early this time (they do whatever they feel like, evidently, forget any rules they tell you.) I asked last week if they give out numbers, they said never. And they gave out numbers last Sunday. But my bracelet was still there, the only decent thing on the jewelry table. Their prices were still the same. They were trying to sell unworthy costume pearls for $16. Bracelets were $10, even if they were gold-filled Victorian. Some dodo tested with acid right on the bracelet, disregarding the markings. Sigh.

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  4. Marko

    Marko Well-Known Member

    Then I visited an antique mall nearby and picked up these sterling Native American clip earrings for $10 each. I figure Zuni and Navajo....and the spark plug lobster was $8.
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  5. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    The earrings are nice, but I love the lobster!
     
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  6. Marko

    Marko Well-Known Member

    I love pieces made out of odd metal bits. I googled these lobsters, some come with clip claws.
     
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  7. Marko

    Marko Well-Known Member

  8. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    I was just going to get some groceries.........really that's all.
    I drove in the back entrance to the parking lot.... next to several apartment blocks.
    There was a pile of several boxes of newer photographs ...some random stuff..... and this box, with a mask laying on the ground next to it....... how could I not stop to look inside the box ????

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  9. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    OK, so it's not gold or silver......... but a find all the same !!!
    I knew right away that these were tourist fare.... but not from yesterday !
    & a couple may be even older than I suspected...

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    Last edited: Jul 8, 2025
  10. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    This one..... edited.........

    This is a Nojang or monk mask from South Korea. Nojang, in traditional Korean culture, represents a drunkard monk who has jaundiced eyes and flies on his face (represented by white dots). In the Korean traditional drama known as the talchum, The high monk was so intense in his study of the Buddhist scripture that he did not even notice the flies landing on his face and leaving their "calling-cards." It's a mark of the rampant corruption of the monks (at least in the world of talchum) that even such a focused and devout head monk would fall into depravity.

    it's rigged to wear !!!
    Wonder what it says ???

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    Last edited: Jul 8, 2025
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  11. NanaB

    NanaB Well-Known Member

    Someone’s trash is now your treasure.
     
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  12. Marko

    Marko Well-Known Member

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  13. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

  14. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

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    dancing Devil masks from Venezuela ..... I presume !
    paper mache.
     
  15. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    The second image down is Indonesian for sure, but you'll need Any to tell you more than that.
     
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  16. Marko

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  18. Marko

    Marko Well-Known Member

    These masks are fascinating!
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    Barong and Rangda are central figures in Balinese mythology and dance-drama, representing the eternal struggle between good and evil. Barong, often depicted as a lion-like creature, embodies positive energy, protection, and good fortune. Rangda, a terrifying demon queen, represents chaos, destruction, and black magic. Their conflict, often depicted in the Barong dance, is a symbolic representation of the balance between opposing forces in the universe.
    Here's a more detailed look at each figure:
    Barong:
    • Symbolism: Protective spirit, good fortune, positive energy.
    • Appearance: A mythical creature, often resembling a lion, with elaborate masks and costumes.
    • Role: Protects villages and people from evil forces.
    • Variations: Different regions in Bali have different Barong costumes, such as Barong Ket (lion), Barong Bangkal (boar), and Barong Macan (tiger).
    Rangda:
    • Symbolism: Demon queen, embodiment of evil, chaos, and black magic.
    • Appearance: A frightening figure with a monstrous mask, long hair, and claws.
    • Role: Represents the dark side of the universe and the destructive forces.
    • Legend: Often associated with the legendary witch Calon Arang, who wreaked havoc in ancient Java.
    The Barong Dance:
    • Performance:
      A traditional Balinese dance-drama that portrays the conflict between Barong and Rangda.
    • Story:
      The dance often depicts Barong's attempts to counteract Rangda's evil influence and maintain balance.
    • Significance:
      The dance is a ritualistic performance aimed at maintaining harmony and warding off negative forces.
    • Symbolism:
      The dance represents the eternal struggle between good and evil, a core concept in Balinese Hinduism.
     
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  19. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    The three below are Balinese.
    This one is Kumbakarna:

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    This one is Jetayu, the vulture that tried to defend the fair Sita, rather than Garuda:

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    This one is indeed Barong, as Marko found:

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  20. Marko

    Marko Well-Known Member

    komokwa and Any Jewelry like this.
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