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The Mother Goddess

As we open our arms to May, we also usher in the arrival of Mother's Day. This yearly celebration of mothers and mother figures has come to be seen as a holiday built on commercialization, but it has roots in cultures around the world that can be traced back hundreds, if not thousands of years, to societies that were matriarchal and/or held women on equal footing as men. Many of these societies had their own form of the Mother Goddess, figures that represent and/or personify nature, motherhood, fertility, creation, destruction and who embody the bounty of the Earth.

Though many western religions have done away with or downplayed their Mother Goddess figures, they are still integral parts of religions and cultures originating in other parts of the world; many of these figure's legends, lore and symbolisms have traveled throughout the world, capturing interest wherever they go. These mother figures honor the goddess energy embedded within all women and, as you learn about them, you'll likely recognize some of their traits within yourself. In them, you may even be able to see your own mother. Read more.

Bamboo Beaded Curtain Hand Painted-Quan Yin Goddess of Mercy Sold Out

Bamboo Beaded Curtain Hand Painted - Durga Sold Out

Kali Pendant $ 12.00

Kali Pendant

$ 12.00

Kali Pendant Hindu goddess (or Devi) of death, time, destruction and is also considered a strong mother-figure and symbolic of motherly-love. Kali also embodies shakti-feminine energy, creativity...

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Bamboo Beaded Curtain Hand Painted-Lakshmi (R) Sold Out

Kali and Durga Pendant Sold Out

Bamboo Beaded Curtain Hand Painted - Saraswati Sold Out

Beaded Curtain Hand Painted - Lakshmi Gold Sold Out

Screen Printed Tote Bag, Lakshmi (2) $ 36.00

Screen Printed Tote Bag, Durga (2) $ 36.00

Screen Printed Tote Bag, Durga $ 36.00

Quan Yin Pendant $ 12.00

Lakshmi Pendant Sold Out

Durga Glass Ornament Sold Out

Bamboo Beaded Curtain Hand Painted-Lakshmi $ 98.00

Bamboo Beaded Curtain Hand Painted - White Tara Sold Out

Kali Pendant in Plastic Case $ 48.00

Quan Yin Brass Statue $ 16.00

Shiva, Parvati and Ganesha Brass Statue $ 18.00

Brass Kali Pendant $ 18.00

Durga Brass Statue $ 18.00

Quan Yin Brass Statue $ 12.00

Brass White Tara Statue $ 18.00

Kali Indian Goddess of Shakti Feminine Energy, Creativity and Fertility from Brian's Collection $ 950.00

Goddess Durga on a Tiger Temple Guardian Figure from Burma 2 $ 950.00

Goddess Durga on a Tiger Temple Guardian Figure from Burma 1 $ 1,200.00

Saraswati Goddess Atop the Golden Swan Figure from Burma known as Thurathadi Dewi $ 450.00

Saraswati Goddess Figure Miniature Gold Leafed from Burma known as Thurathadi Dewi $ 125.00

Saraswati Goddess Figure XL from Burma known as Thurathadi Dewi $ 950.00

Saraswati Goddess with Glass Mosaic Inlay Figure from Burma known as Thurathadi Dewi $ 285.00

Saraswati Goddess Golden Leaf Figure Small from Burma known as Thurathadi Dewi $ 145.00

Saraswati Black Lacquer Golden Leaf Figure from Burma known as Thurathadi Dewi $ 350.00

Saraswati Black Lacquer Golden Leaf Glass Mosaic Large Figure from Burma known as Thurathadi Dewi $ 1,200.00

Saraswati Polychrome with Golden Leaf Large Figure from Burma known as Thurathadi Dewi $ 650.00

Mae Kali Thai Amulet -14 $ 110.00

Kali Pendant 2 $ 12.00

Kali Pendant $ 48.00

Kali Mini Pendant $ 12.00

Kali Mask and Body 2 Piece Set for Ceremonial Devotional Dance Late 20th Century $ 3,800.00

Kali Mask 2 Late 20th Century $ 3,400.00

Kali Mask 1 Late 20th Century $ 2,800.00

Kali Brass Statue $ 48.00

Bronze Shiva and Parvati 19th Century $ 850.00

White Tara Pendant 2 $ 12.00

White Tara Pendant 1 $ 12.00

White Tara Brass Statue 1 $ 48.00

Tibetan Gau Amulet Case with Green Tara $ 68.00

Screen Printed Tote Bag, Saraswati $ 36.00

Screen Printed Tote Bag, Lakshmi (1) $ 36.00

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Add some shimmer and shine to your life with these handcrafted silver beads from the Hilltribe peoples of Northern Thailand and Laos. Hilltribe silver feature designs not seen anywhere else in the world, as well as being 97-99.5% pure (higher grade than sterling silver.)

98% Pure Hill Tribe Silver Ohm Pendants 10mm and 13mm from $ 12.00

98% Pure Hill Tribe Silver 3.3mm Beads 5 $ 165.00

98% Pure Hill Tribe Silver 3.6mm Beads 2 $ 298.00