I bought this because of the Balinese Carnelian
Carnelian is a stone of creativity, individuality, and courage. It has protection energies. It can aid memory, including recall of past lives. It can assist one in finding the right mate. It is also a stone of protection in general and from anger, jealousy, and fear. But the setting, by Buana, is so artistically beautiful, and detailed - that I had to have this carnelian, in this setting, for my very own. I hope that it becomes a family piece, that lasts for generations!
Exqusite and dynamic!
I have a lot of folk art, including a number of other pieces from John Barrow, and I am mostly only interested in depictions of animals, plants, and geometric forms, not humans. However the colors of the women's dress, combined with the condor, make this one of only a handful of pieces I have in my collection depicting humans, and I am extremely happy with it! One thing I realized I especially love about this piece is the dynamism that comes from having the condor sticking out away from the piece's center of gravity.
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