Category Archives: Historical

SOLD! Brigid, Celtic Goddess of the Healing Arts and Great Mother of the Celts – Two Lovely, Colorful Pieces (and a third previously posted)

Posted on November 19, 2020 by lindasnyder

Brigid is shown to be beautiful, powerful and gentle with her Celtic red hair flowing in these two pieces honoring the beloved goddess. Brigid is the mistress of the healing arts, and is seen as the muse of poetic inspiration.  … Continue reading →

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Bronze Hindu Goddess Durga

Posted on October 28, 2020 by lindasnyder

This is an amazing vintage/antique bronze statue of the Hindu Goddess Durga. She is seated on a tiger and has 8 arms, seven of which hold a weapon.  The palm of the eighth arm is near her chest, facing outward.  … Continue reading →

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SOLD! Bronze Statue of the Celtic Goddess Brigid

Posted on October 28, 2020 by lindasnyder

This is a heavy and intricate bronze of the Celtic Goddess Brigid, with sheep at her feet.  Brigid is the mistress of the healing arts, and is beloved as the muse of poetic inspiration.  She is also associated with wells, … Continue reading →

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Arianrhod with the Cosmic Wheel

Posted on October 28, 2020 by lindasnyder

Arianrhod, the Celtic/Welsh Goddess of rebirth or reincarnation, goes by many other names, such as the Moon Goddess, the Star Goddess and the Sky Goddess.  She is a primal figure of feminine power, a Mother Goddess who rules fertility and … Continue reading →

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Sold! Nearly 4′ Tall Vintage David and Goddess Statues, 1969

Posted on October 26, 2020 by lindasnyder

Years ago, my family and I visited The David, one of several originals created by Michelangelo, while in Florence.  It was a magnificent – in fact, the entire time spent in Italy was awe-inspiring.  So finding these at an auction … Continue reading →

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SOLD! Framed Inter-Colonial Wars Map, by George F. Cram Co.

Posted on August 28, 2016 by lindasnyder

Inter-Colonial Wars by George F. Cram Co. We found this framed & matted map at a garage sale in Oxford County and immediately noted a number of odd things about it. At home, John put some time into researching the piece and this is … Continue reading →

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SOLD! Philippines 1945 – Framed, Woven Remembrance

Posted on July 24, 2016 by lindasnyder

We picked up this wonderful piece of WWII military/folk art at an auction in New Hampshire.  Unfortunately, we have no history on it, but it clearly was meaningful to someone.  Perhaps it would be a great gift to a former … Continue reading →

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