Posted 8 years ago
Manikin
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Woolly mammoths are extinct relatives of today’s elephants. They lived during the last ice age, and they may have died off when the weather became warmer and their food supply changed. Humans may also be partly responsible for their disappearance due to hunting. Although the word “mammoth” has come to mean “huge,” woolly mammoths were probably about the size of African elephants
There tusks that have been found are only legal ivory to be sold today
This carving is large and quite heavy , with a woman a child and dragon .
Wow-what a find!!
Thank you Mrstyndall :-) I have several more I will post . Appreciate you stopping
That is Quan Yin, Giver of children (goddess of compassion etc.) and her water dragon.
http://www.holymtn.com/gods/kuanyin.htm
Everything about her is symbolic! I have a large collection of Quan Yins.
Also known as Kuan Yin, Quan'Am (Vietnam), Kannon (Japan), and Kanin (Bali), She is the embodiment of compassionate loving kindness. As the Bodhisattva of Compassion, She hears the cries of all beings. Quan Yin enjoys a strong resonance with the Christian Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and the Tibetan goddess Tara.
Chinese Bodhisattva/ Goddess of Compassion, Mercy and Kindness is considered to be a mother-goddess and patron of seamen. THE GODDESS' NAME. The name Guan Yin also spelt Guan Yim, Kuan Yim, Kwan Im, or Kuan Yin, is a short form for Kuan-shi Yin, meaning "Observing the Sounds (or Cries) of the (human) World".
Here is Guan Yin, the child & the dragon.
http://www.greekmythology.com/pictures/Myths/Nectar/174783/quan_yin_and_the_dragon/
Oh thank you so much Celine ! I have no knowledge of these so any info is greatly appreciated !
Is my other one I just posted her also ?
Well you sure know how to make an entrance ....their both lovely ...
Hello my Dear Roy ! I figured I better do some posting long over due and I really don't much about these so I am learning too .
Many thanks bijoucaillouvintage for stopping and nice to see you :-)
Incredible find Mani!!
Yes, she is! You are welcome!
Wow, Mani, that is a fantastic piece!
And a master carving! I love how he left the original outside part :-)
Wow that is amazing and very cool, have to check out the others too !!
all three are beautiful but this one is my favorite.
Amazing!
Wow Mani, fantastic piece! I love anything carved, and yours is over the top with its carving above, below, inside and outside. The best part IMO, is that it came from a woolly mammoth... Amazing!
Many Thanks Rick and such a nice comment ! Much appreciated :-)
You're welcome Mani, I just love it!
Wow!!! What an amazing piece of artwork! I'm speechless! Gorgeous collection Mani!
Many thanks shareurpassion, so glad to see you and appreciate your comment :-)
Exquisite
Your pieces are fabulous.
Thank you Deepseas72 I appreciate you stopping and leaving such a nice comment