Titled 'Jewel Under the Lotus'. Massimo, a true artist, creates his kaleidoscopes by the clever and innovative use of found objects. This kaleidoscope is fashioned by using a copper handcrafted Tibetan incense holder. These holders are decorated with Tibetan symbology representing health and spiritual harmony, and the mantra "Om mani padme hum" engraved on the cap. The chamber contains an oil cylinder filled with semi-precious stones, including Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Pink Tourmaline, and Peridot. The two-mirror optics create a star with eight points, one for each of the mantra's syllables plus two representing the opposing forces that create harmony (light and darkness, good and evil, etc.) The crystal at the end of the scope is a genuine Swarovski crystal. The exterior of the scope also features semi-precious stone insets.
2. Henry Bergeson Kaleidoscope
Hand crafted in USA. This one is called 'Inversion' Henry's Kaleidoscopes are a marvelous blend of engineering and design. Each Kaleidoscope style reflects a meticulous attention to detail, a result of his mechanical engineering education. This 'Inversion' has 3 interchangeable oil filled glass chambers, each filled with carefully selected colourful charms. Over the years Henry has simply perfected his art to a point where each Kaleidoscope provokes a gasp of joy from every viewer. Signed and dated. Price $860.00. View larger image
Abalone Jewelry Box
From the Phillipines. Skillfully covered in selected and matched abalone shell this wooden jewelry box has an interior lined in red 'velvet' cloth. Sturdy brass hinges finish off this stylish, useful object d'art. Measures 6"x4"x2.4". Price $75.00. View larger image
Cheppu Mask.
Handcrafted in Nepal by skilled village artisans. (excerpt from Gods Goddesses and Ritual Objects in Nepal.) Cheppu is one of the three brothers, Garuda, Cheppu and Hitimanga. It is told that once the mother of these brothers requested her husband to give birth of such a son who would be the bravest most truthful and entitled with all superior marks. Her husband told her to wait for a certain period. She being impatient to wait for a long period, looked in the nest to see whether he was born or not. She found Cheppu in a prematured condition with only the formation of a head. Due to his bravery truthfulness and all superior marks he was given the place at the top of the main entrance of the shrines. (excerpt from Gods Goddesses and Ritual Objects in Nepal.) Expertly carved from wood and then painted, This Traditional Cheppu mask will create an intriguing point of interest to any environment. Price $60.00
Beautiful Balinese Sarong. Hand painted by the skilled artists from the Ubud region of the island Bali. Batik was originally created in this island paradise and the tradition is expertly applied here. Available in a full or half size.