Perfect for those who adore Norse traditions and history, this viking ship is a fantastically detailed, miniature version of the means by which the Vikings raided coastal dwellings and established their fearsome reputation that has endured even to this day. It was in these ships that they colonized Iceland, Greenland, and even ventured as far west as Newfoundland while branching as far east as the Volga River in Russia and the sprawling city of Constantinople. Here we find every plank detailed down to its grain and the pegs that hold the ship together, accented by rows of brightly colored round shields and swirling patterns that accent the ship's prow and stern. Not a detail is forgotten, right down to the benches and drum for the rowers and the rudder by the stern. Banked with rows of oars and mantled with a tall mast, set with a sail that seems to be filled by the wind, this statue seems as though it should be rolling upon the waves, filled with the fierce warriors of the Viking traditions. Standing 6 1/2" tall and 6" long, this statue is 4" wide from oar tip to oar tip and can be removed from its decorative stand to examine more closely.
Obelisk, Cold cast resin Hand painted, 8 1/2" high x 2" square base. From the Greek word meaning; "a spit". It is a monumental tapering shaft usually made of pink granite. Capped with a pyramid ion at the top. Obelisks are solar symbols similar in meaning to pyramids, they are associated with an ancient stone called BENBEN in Heliopolis. They were set in pairs, at the entrances of temples, and to some Old Kingdom tombs.
The chief Norse god and ruler of Asgard, Odin is depicted here in this fantastic bust. Known as a patron of wisdom, war, poetry, magic and the hunt, he is displayed here as he is often portrayed; a one-eyed god of aged wisdom and valor. Head and shoulders are shown here, with his cloak swept back over the shoulders and concealing the plates of his armor. From beneath his horned helm, his beard and hair flow out, braided in the Norse fashion to rest upon his chest, but not concealing the firm set of his jaw and the stern line of his eyes, one of which is covered with a patch. All of this is displayed with fantastic detail, with wonderful attention paid to the ornamentation displayed upon his helm and patch. Great for the altar or home, this bust stands approximately 11 1/2" tall and 9" wide and is sculpted of cold-cast resin, providing a vivid presence for the Norse chief of Gods where ever you wish to put it.
Sculpted of cold-cast resin and painted in muted tones that give the appearance that he is sculpted of brass, is depicted the ruler of the Norse pantheon, Odin. His very name is related to the word oor, meaning fury and excitation, as well as poetry and mind. forging a complex origin paves the path for his complicated role as chief of the Norse Gods. The lord of wisdom, war, battle, and death he was also known to have held sway over magic, poetry, prophecy, victory, and the hunt; a complex mingling of many of the virtues that the Norse people held sacred. It was he who received the souls of valiant warriors that died in battle and the women he favored become the legendary Valkyries, who strode among the battlefields and brought the valiant dead to the halls of Valhalla, where they would wait, training and feasting. Then, when Ragnorok came, they would take up arms again and fight for Odin in the battle that was foretold to mean his death. Here he is shown sitting regally in his throne set upon Hlidskjalf, a place from which he could perceive everything that happened in the universe. Girded for battle, he seems as though he could be overseeing a council of war, with his expression painted into an image of stern contemplation. Close at hand are his ravens Huginn and Munninn (Names that translate into Thought and Memory), who fly around the earth daily and report the happenings of the world to Odin at night, and the wolves Geri and Freki rest close by his feet, to whom he feeds the food of his table for Odin, in his might, requires nothing but mead. Standing 10" tall and 8 " wide, this statue is perfect for any who revere the Norse pantheons.
The revered mother of Horus and the wife and sister of Osiris, Isis is widely revered as one of the most beloved and worshipped Goddesses throughout history and one of the greatest sorceresses of all time. Associated with the divine powers of motherhood, marital devotion, and healing, Isis is said to have brought Osiris back to life and aided in his becoming the powerful god of the underworld for which he is now known. Here she is displayed in her later form, in full glory with wings wide open. Adorning her head are the horns and disc, the hieroglyphic sign for "throne," which marks her station and is a symbol of her power and authority. Painted in the traditional tones of ancient Egypt, her gold skin radiates feminine beauty even as her stately divinity shines through, creating a powerful symbol of the divine feminine that is great for any altar; not just the ones devoted to Egyptian Pantheons. This wall hanging measures approximately 11 1/4" wide and 12" high and is sculpted of cold-cast resin.
Oshun, the Orisha of love, maternity, and marriage is a powerful, and frequently revered part of Cuban Santeria and Yoruba culture. She is known as a powerful force of harmony, particularly that which we can sense as beauty, love and pleasure. She is also seen as the only female to have been part of the world`s creation, and as such is particularly favored as a mother figure. These benevolent aspects combine with the fact that she is generally seen as among the most likely to answer a prayer to make her one of the most favored among the Orisha. With such a wonderous entity, this statue has a lot to live up to in trying to capture her image. She is portrayed here as a lithe woman of beauty, fanning herself with a feather fan with flowers and pumpkins offered by her feet. Scantily clad in a small top and a flowing, divided skirt, she seems fully at peace with her surroundings, and does indeed live up to the beauty she represents. This statue stands approximately 13 3/4" tall and 6 1/4" wide elegantly sculpted of cold cast resin, making it well suited for veneration upon your altar as well as simply bringing this figure of beauty and grace into your home.
One of the oldest gods for whom records have been found, the Egyptian god Osiris is presented here in classical Egyptian styling. The merciful judge of the dead in the afterlife as well as the agent of the underworld that granted all life, including sprouting vegetation and the fertile flooding of the Nile, Osiris was, and is, one of the most widely worshipped deities of the Egyptian Pantheon and, indeed, the ancient world. Here he is depicted with the crook and flail, symbols of how he was often considered a shepard of both the living and the dead, in the form of a mummified pharaoh as he was quite commonly shown in Egyptian lore. Standing 8 " high and 2" wide at its widest point, this statue is crafted of cold-cast resin and painted gold, accented with shades of red, green, and black.
This statue portrays to figures of myth and legend with a fine detail that seems to bring the tales from Greece and Rome to life before your eyes. Curled upon a stone, plying his charms in an attempt to satiate legendary desire, Pan has the poor, beautiful Psyche in his clutches. Leaning towards her, with his hands gesturing as in speech and one arm draped around her, Pan seems intent upon wooing the lovely woman, and oblivious to her expression. Psyche with the wings of a butterfly sprouting from her back, seems demure and shy despite her half-nudity, with her features poised in an expression that would seem more nervous and bored than eager for the satyr`s advances, for her only lover and desire is to be with Cupid, her husband. Standing 7 1/2" wide, 8 1/2" high and 6" deep, this statue has been painstakingly crafted of cold cast resin to portray these two legends as though they were sculpted of marble as the Greeks sculpted of old.
This ornate piece cleverly uses the bearded and horned image of Pan to form the three legs and corners of a versatile tray; each corner is decorated with the wizened features of Pan, presenting a face that seems wise and old, while strong within its youthful vigor. His long sweeping beard flows down to form the solid leg of each of this piece's three corners, while his horns flare out to meet those of each of the other corners, creating an ornate border at the top of the tray. Every inch of the rest of the border is covered in ornate Celtic design, creating a piece that is both simple and beautiful. At its center, there is an approximately 3 1/2" opening decorated with a Triskele; this opening is perfect for holding your jar candles, catching the ashes of your smudge sticks, incense and ritual smoking products, or otherwise holding whatever you can imagine. The entire tray measures approximately 3" tall, 5 1/2" wide, and 5 1/2" long, and is crafted of cold cast resin.
Much beloved and celebrated, the god Pan is widely regarded as a carefree god of nature. He is a god of shepherds and flocks, and of mountain wilds, hunting and rustic music. Indeed the piped musical instrument with which he is so scene depicted has become known simply as "Pan pipes." Perhaps more commonly though, he is known for his love of Nymphs and women, and was frequently spoken of as chasing them, as they frequently fled his advances. Fields, groves, and wooded glens are all considered his places, and because of this he is frequently revered as a god of fertility, and the season of spring. Interestingly, he is frequently depicted as a Satyr; a man with goat legs and feet and the upper body of a man. He also possesses the horns and ears of a goat, and is frequently depicted as bearded, with wavy or curly hair in a fashion common to the ancient Greeks. Because of this, many people regard him as the origin of the Horned God and many other such figures of faith, including some Christian imagery. In this delightful statue he is shown in traditional form, with the lower body of a goat and the upper body of a man, struggling at his "play" with two nude nymphs, both of whom are portrayed within the traditional Greek images of feminine beauty. Tugging at his arms and, the Nymphs seem to laugh and play as Pan digs in his hoofed feet, struggling to keep from going where they tug with a wild expression of dismay upon his face. Indeed it seems one of Pan's tricks has turned back upon him here, creating another legend of the playful antics of the lively Greek god. The whole merry scene has been immortalized in cold cast resin, and hand painted so as to appear to be crafted of bronze. Heavy-weight and classically styled, it measures 7" tall by 7" at its widest point. This is the perfect piece for your altar, desk, bookshelf or where ever else in your home you might want to celebrate this beloved nature God.
The beloved Greek god Pan is shown here in classical form, as a celebration of his wild wisdom and carefree music. Sculpted of cold cast resin, he is hand painted so as to appear to be fashioned of bronze, creating a feel of elegance and sophisticated art even as it clearly illustrates every detail exquisitely, from the horns sprouting from his curly mop of hair to the fur upon his goat-like legs. At rest, he sits upon a moss-coated ledge, seemingly laughing as he takes a moment from playing the pipes that take their name from him. A wonderful piece for all that would have Pan gracing their altars and homes, this statue stands approximately 9 1/2" tall, 4" wide, and 4 1/2" deep making it easily fitting upon most surfaces, from desktop to bookshelf.
Standing 6 1/4" tall and made of 100% lead free pewter, this large upright ankh is set with glittering glass gems and detailed ancient Egyptian imagery. Two hematite balls are set into the 1 1/2" x 2 3/4" base on opposing sides of the ankh itself. Made in the USA.