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.73.95
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Anubis; the son of Osiris and Nephthys, is portrayed here in his jackal form, though he is more commonly represented as a jackal-headed man. Anubis first attained renown after conducting the first embalming in history on his father Osiris, whom was dismembered by his brother, Set. This granted Osiris immortality, and both father and son ruled over different aspects of the underworld. This statue is cold cast resin & hand painted, measuring 5 1/2" in length 12.95
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Durga is the Personification of the devastating force of Mother Nature. She is the wife of Shiva, and is the most beautiful woman in the universe. All women are said to be manifestations of Durga`s (Maya) beauty. Durga is the slayer of Illusion 17.95
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Bast, a national deity of ancient Egypt, was the cat headed goddess of the beneficial aspect of the Sun, opposing Sekhmet, who personified it`s destructive power. She was said to be the sister or daughter of Ra, and also his wife. She was a kind goddess, and protect men against evil spirits and contagious disease. She is depicted here in her full cat form. Made of cold cast resin & hand painted, this statue stands. 8 1/2" high 25.95
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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.62.95
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Sculpted of brass with painstaking attention to detail, this little statue portrays Lord Ganesh. The Hindu God is frequently revered as the lord of beginnings and the remover of obstacles, making him widely revered. He is also known as the patron of arts and sciences, and for this reason he is portrayed writing in a ledger with two of his four hands.
The perfect piece to place on your desk for inspiration and help with those computer problems that creep up, this statue measures approximately 2 3/4" high and 2 1/4" wide.26.95
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Thoth the ibis headed was the Egyptian god of wisdom and writing. Thoth conceived himself at the beginning of time, and was the scribe to the gods and husband of Ma`at. He recorded the results of the weighing of a spirits heart against the feather of Ma`at. He is also credited with the invention of astronomy, geometry and medicine. This statue is made of cold cast resin & hand painted. It stands 7 1/4" high 21.95
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Isis, open winged, and in her full glory. Shown here in her later image, that with horns and disk, Isis was the most venerated goddess in Egypt. She was the mother of Horus the Younger and wife and sister of Osiris. Considered to be the greatest magician of all time, Isis` accomplishments include bringing Osiris back to life and helping him become a god in the underworld and forcing the god Ra to reveal his secret name to her. She is associated with motherhood, marital devotion and healing the sick. The statue is of cold cast resin & hand painted. She is 9" high, with a wingspan of 13".50.95
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The Greek god of the sea and earthquakes, two powerful and unpredictable forces of nature, Poseidon is a deity often noted with a mixture of trepidation and awe. Indeed, he was often regarded as the protector of many Greek cities, whose economy and well being frequently depended upon the bounty and trade that the sea could provide. Those who would travel the sea would sometimes even drown horses in sacrifice to Poseidon, seeking his favor. He is spoken of in many legends, and reputedly fathered many of the Greek heroes spoken of in legend, and is a prominent figure in Homer`s tales, aiding the Greeks during the Iliad, actively seeking to aid them in their battles against the Trojans, while in the Odyssey, he turns his hatred upon Odysseus for blinding his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus and prevents Odysseus from reaching his home of Ithaca for many years. Here we find this bold and mythic god posed in a form at one with the sea. With turbulent waves crashing about him, he is shown to have the lower body of a fish, and the upper body of a muscular man. His bearded face is contorted in anger, with his trident poised back to strike in wrath and cause the earthquakes and crashing waves for which he was feared. With the removable trident in place the statue stands approximately 12 1/2" tall and 6" wide, making a formidable addition to any altar or eye-catching ornament for desks and book shelves. The majestic god is crafted of cold-cast resin and hand painted, so as to create a heavy-weight sculpture that appears to be crafted of bronze.64.95
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One of the most celebrated of the Orisha, Chango (or Shango), is revered as the Sky Father; a spirit and god of thunder and lightning. As such, he is often viewed as the chief spirit and power within Santeria, and many other faiths with a Yoruba background. Having culture and ceremony that is perhaps the most intact from the middle passage, Chango is also viewed as a symbol of African resistance against an enslaving European culture. Before he was deified, he was actually the third king of Oyo, in Yorubaland, land and is celebrated for bringing prosperity to his lands, during his life. His worship is said to bring power and self control to his followers, as well the prosperity and protection that he can confer.
/br>Here he is portrayed as a powerfully muscular African man, wearing the crown that marks him as King. Wearing the colors that are his symbol, he is dressed in deep red robes, cinched together with a white belt, and is armored in numerous cowrie shells. Viewed as a powerful protector, the mask of Elegua, the Orisha of trickery, is also left by his feet, along with five cowrie shells. A powerful representation of the Sky Father, this statue of Chango is perfect for your altar, or in decorated your home. It measures approximately 15" high, not including the axe that can be removed from his hand, and 7" wide, and is sculpted in cold-cast resin and natural cowrie shells.75.95
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