{"title":"Amulets \u0026 Artifacts","description":"Here is where you'll find some of out most intriguing trinkets and fascinating finds. Our Antique artifacts come to us from cultures from around the world - from Ethiopia to Egypt, Thailand to Burma. Our Amulets range from the traditional to the more obscure, from Hamsas to Takrut scrolls.","products":[{"product_id":"dispelling-fear-buddha-amulet","title":"Dispelling Fear Buddha Amulet Pendant","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispelling Fear Buddha Amulet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis amulet depicts the Buddha in the \u003cem\u003eAbhaya Mudra\u003c\/em\u003e position - also known as the gesture of Fearlessness. The attainment of Fearlessness represents a spiritual power and, according to Buddhist Tradition, the Buddha made this hand gesture immediately upon reaching enlightenment. It is also told that the Buddha stopped a charging elephant in its tracks by making this hand gesture, immediately calming the animal. When worn, it represents protection, peace, benevolence, and dispelling of fear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 2\" tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin is Nepal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45208544132,"sku":"ART01","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/Buddha_Statue_Pendant.jpg?v=1516743759"},{"product_id":"ganesh-pendant","title":"Ganesha Pendant","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGanesha is an elephant-headed Deity rich with lore and legend. The Remover of Obstacles, He is also considered the Deity of wisdom and intellect, as well as the God of beginnings and new journeys. Ganesha is associated with the root chakra at the base of the spine, from which the spiritual energy Kundalini originates, Ganesha may also be entreated to aid in Removing Obstacles to spiritual enlightenment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: vitreous enamel on tin and set in a metal case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin is India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45208335940,"sku":"GANEP1","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/P1010820_copy_8322c573-7699-4062-9724-b3b2df9ac3eb.jpg?v=1520967696"},{"product_id":"prayer-scroll-copper-man-takrut-power-figure","title":"Prayer Scroll \"Copper Man\" Takrut Power Figure","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrayer Scroll \"Copper Man\" Takrut Power Figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Takrut\" is a type of rolled sheet metal amulet usually shaped like a stick or cylinder. The metal sheets are inscribed with magic words and symbols which are believed to strengthen and protect the powers of the wearer from physical wounds or  bodily damage, as well as ward off any evil or black magic. A particularly masculine amulet, the Takrut is mentioned in Thai folklore to deflect and protect the wearer against attack by weapons. Takrut means literally \"magic stick\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis \"Copper Man\" was constructed to act as a Warrior\/ Protector to the owner that reveres and cares for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakrut are historically worn by warriors, athletes, and people exposed to danger or having dangerous professions. According to Thai folklore, they have the power to render the wearer Invincible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThai people believe in the healing properties of copper metal (in Thai language \"thong daeng\" means red gold) ot ease pain and defend the body against disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure approx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: rolled sheet copper connected by cotton cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin is Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead sizes range from (11mm x 12mm) to (12mm x 18mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45208335812,"sku":"0986049","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/Prayer_Scroll.jpg?v=1516744792"},{"product_id":"prayer-scroll-takrut-with-the-thai-three-sacred-metals-amulet-red-cord","title":"Prayer Scroll \"Takrut\" with the Thai Three Sacred Metals Amulet Red Cord","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrayer Scroll \"Takrut\" with the Thai Three Sacred Metals Amulet Red Cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Takrut\" is a type of rolled sheet metal amulet usually shaped like a stick or cylinder. The metal sheets are inscribed with magic words and symbols which are believed to strengthen and protect the powers of the wearer from physical wounds or bodily damage, as well as ward off any evil or black magic. Being made from metal, the Takrut is also believed to attract luck and good fortune.  A particularly masculine amulet, the Takrut is mentioned in Thai folklore to deflect and protect the wearer against attack by weapons. Takrut means literally \"magic stick\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakrut are historically worn by warriors, athletes, and people exposed to danger or having dangerous professions. According to Thai folklore, they have the power to render the wearer Invincible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombinations of the Three Sacred\/ Precious metals, gold silver and copper, are believed to imbue the wearer with powers to attract wealth, good fortune and ease in handling money.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure approx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: rolled sheet copper, rolled sheet brass (to represent gold) and rolled sheet tin (to represent silver) bound by braided cotton cord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin is Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead Length : Approx 2.25\" long and .25\" wide or 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: (String to String): 4.25\" Long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45208335556,"sku":"AM9726626","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/Prayer_Scroll4.jpg?v=1419368893"},{"product_id":"prayer-scroll-takrut-in-tin-metal","title":"Prayer Scroll \"Takrut\" in Tin Metal","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrayer Scroll \"Takrut\" in Tin Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Takrut\" is a type of rolled sheet metal amulet usually shaped like a stick or cylinder. The metal sheets are inscribed with magic words and symbols which are believed to strengthen and protect the powers of the wearer from physical wounds or bodily damage, as well as ward off any evil or black magic. Being made from metal, the Takrut is also believed to attract luck and good fortune.  A particularly masculine amulet, the Takrut is mentioned in Thai folklore to deflect and protect the wearer against attack by weapons. Takrut means literally \"magic stick\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakrut are historically worn by warriors, athletes, and people exposed to danger or having dangerous professions. According to Thai folklore, they have the power to render the wearer Invincible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThai metal amulets are believed to imbue the wearer with powers to attract wealth, good fortune and ease in handling money.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure approx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: rolled sheet tin (to represent silver) bound by braided cotton cord and ornamented with two wood beads and two cowbone beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin is Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength approx : Bead to Bead 4\"\/String to String 5.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45208335236,"sku":"6211226","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/Prayer_Scroll5.jpg?v=1516744794"},{"product_id":"prayer-scroll-takrut-protective-brass-cylinder-amulet","title":"Prayer Scroll \"Takrut\" Protective Brass Cylinder Amulet","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrayer Scroll \"Takrut\" Protective Brass Cylinder Amulet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Takrut\" is a type of rolled sheet metal amulet usually shaped like a stick or cylinder. The metal sheets are inscribed with magic words and symbols which are believed to strengthen and protect the powers of the wearer from physical wounds or bodily damage, as well as ward off any evil or black magic. Being made from metal, the Takrut is also believed to attract luck and good fortune.  A particularly masculine amulet, the Takrut is mentioned in Thai folklore to deflect and protect the wearer against attack by weapons. Takrut means literally \"magic stick\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakrut are historically worn by warriors, athletes, and people exposed to danger or having dangerous professions. According to Thai folklore, they have the power to render the wearer Invincible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThai metal amulets are believed to imbue the wearer with powers to attract wealth, good fortune and ease in handling money.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure approx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: rolled sheet brass (to represent gold) wound into the shape of a cylinder prayer box and lovingly etched with \"magical\" inscriptions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin is Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 3.5\" long and .5\" thick or 14mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45208333700,"sku":"AM2170910","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/Prayer_Scroll6.jpg?v=1516744795"},{"product_id":"prayer-bead-takrut-in-iron-with-inlaid-brass-inscription","title":"Prayer Bead \"Takrut\" in Iron with Inlaid Brass Inscription","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrayer Bead \"Takrut\" in Iron with Inlaid Brass Inscription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Takrut\" is a type of rolled sheet or hand hammered metal amulet usually shaped like a stick or cylinder. The metal is inscribed with magic words and symbols which are believed to strengthen and protect the powers of the wearer from physical wounds or bodily damage, as well as ward off any evil or black magic. Being made from iron, this Takrut is also believed to bring out the strength, courage and hardness within the wearer.  A particularly masculine amulet, the Takrut is mentioned in Thai folklore to deflect and protect the wearer against attack by weapons. Takrut means literally \"magic stick\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakrut are historically worn by warriors, athletes, and people exposed to danger or having dangerous professions. According to Thai folklore, they have the power to render the wearer Invincible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure approx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: hand hammered iron lovingly inlaid with a brass protective rune and threaded on a braided cotton cord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin is Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead size approx. 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Traditional Thai Animists believe the small statue will bring good luck and fortune to the owner if properly revered and cared for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuman in ancient Pali language means \"young boy\" and Thong means \"golden\", hence the term Divine Golden Boy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Precision cast brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize : Approx 1 1\/4\" tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin is Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45208331652,"sku":"KTA1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/Golden_Boy_Statue.jpg?v=1516744807"},{"product_id":"lakshmi-statue-small","title":"Lakshmi Statue Small","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLakshmi Statue, Small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHindu goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity. She is the consort and shakti of Lord Vishnu. She is also known as the goddess of abundance and fortune for Buddhists. Her four arms are symbolic of the four goals of humanity that are considered good in Hinduism.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDharma\u003c\/em\u003e (pursuit of ethical, moral life) \u003cem\u003eArtha \u003c\/em\u003e(pursuit of wealth, means of life) \u003cem\u003eKama (\u003c\/em\u003epursuit of love, emotional fulfillment) and \u003cem\u003eMoksha \u003c\/em\u003e(pursuit of self-knowledge, liberation).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn Lakshmi's iconography, she is either standing or sitting on a lotus and typically is carrying a lotus in one or two hands. The lotus carries symbolic meaning in Hinduism and other traditions. It is a reminder that good and prosperity can bloom and not be affected by evil in one's surrounding. Lakshmi is also sometimes shown with elephants by her sides, below or behind her. The elephant symbolize work, activity, and strength, as well as water, rain and fertility for abundant prosperity. Occasionally she is seen with an owl, which signifies knowledge, especially when surrounded by darkness. In some instances, wealth either symbolically pours out from one or more of her hands, or she simply holds a jar of money, or jars are beside her. She typically wears a red dress with gold threads, symbolizing beauty and wealth. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure: Approx. 1 1\/ 4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Precision cast brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin is Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45208330436,"sku":"LAKSS1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/Lakshmi_Statue.jpg?v=1516744813"},{"product_id":"brass-elephant-pendant-large","title":"Brass Elephant Pendant Large","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass Elephant Pendant Large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssociated with Lord Ganesha in Hinduism (the God of Removal of Obstacles), the elephant symbol is seen in cultures from around the world. Traditional symbolism marks the elephant as a hallmark of reliability, dignity, power, royalty and pride. 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The sound starts with an opening of the lips and ends with closing them. This represents pulling all things into the body while making the sound. In The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, which are where much of the philosophy in modern-day yoga classes comes from, in verse 1:27 states, \"God's voice is Aum.\" Meaning that not only is Om the beginning and ending of all things, it is also from God, and to go further it is the sound of God, and brings us closer to God and the Universe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5\" tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin is Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45208327300,"sku":"BOMPL","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/OM_Pendant.jpg?v=1516744821"},{"product_id":"ganesha-statue","title":"Ganesha Statue Small","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGanesha Statue Small\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGanesha is an elephant-headed Deity rich with lore and legend. The Remover of Obstacles, He is also considered the Deity of wisdom and intellect, as well as the God of beginnings and new journeys. 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This Deity defends the Dharma (the Path of Righteousness) from corruption and degeneration and from forces hostile to it, and keeps the rituals free from impure thoughts and actions. He is believed to guide and protect the individual practitioner from all kinds of deception and delusion, and bestow the power to overcome life struggles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bigselect\"\u003eIn Tibetan, Indian and Nepalese monasteries, offering pujas to the great protector Mahakala and entourage are performed in the evening. At the end of every year, it is traditional for all Tibetan monasteries to perform the year-end Mahakala Grand Puja and Sacred Dance. This necklace is the centerpiece of Mahakala dancer's costume, and depicts the Five Skulls and Vanquished Demons. The Five Skulls represent the transmutation of the five negative afflictions of human nature into positive virtues. Thus:\n\u003cp class=\"bigselect\"\u003ea). Ignorance transforms into the wisdom of reality.\u003cbr\u003eb). 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San Acacio, or Saint Acacius, is believed to have been a Roman Soldier of the 2nd Century AD. During a campaign to subjugate Syrian tribal groups, an Angel appeared to Acacio and 9,000 of his troops. After this miraculous visitation, they soon rejected their military status, converted to Christianity, and settled as a religious community near Mount Ararat in Armenia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eRoman Emperor Hadrian and later Antonius Pius pressed to return them to military service. A force of 1000 soldiers were sent on this mission, and were also converted, bringing the total of converts surrounding Acacio to 10,000 souls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eEventually, Acacio and the 10,000 were captured and martyred by beheading or crucifixion. 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San Acacio is especially revered by those suffering from headaches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":901888557,"sku":"Saint Acacius Martyred 1","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/files\/Acacio.jpg?v=1710693384"},{"product_id":"animas-con-san-miguel-con-los-animas","title":"San Miguel con los Animas","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSan Miguel con los Animas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaint Michael Appearing to the Souls in Purgatory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate 19th Century Original Retablo Oil Painting on Tin created in Mexico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetablo dimensions are approx. 10inches vertical x 7 inches horizontal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: in excellent, clean, original condition with some minor paint loss acquired over more than a century of use and devotional prayer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn Roman Catholicism Saint Michael has four distinct roles. First, he is the Enemy of Satan and the fallen angels. He defeated Satan and ejected him from Paradise, and will achieve victory at the hour of the final battle with Satan. Secondly, he is the Christian Angel of Death: at the hour of death, Saint Michael descends and gives each soul the chance to redeem itself before passing. Saint Michael's Third Role is weighing souls (hence the Saint is often depicted holding scales) on Judgment Day. And finally, Saint Michael is the Guardian of the Church.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHere, Saint Michael is shown in his Third Role, presiding over the Souls in Purgatory, with his Fiery sword in one hand and his Scale that Weighs Souls in the other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote from Brian: This wonderful retablo was purchased from my friend and venerable dealer James Eddy and is framed in an original large tin Nicho. The Nicho is glass faced with a hinge, and the back is structured with sleeves that allow a 10\" x 7\" retablo to slide in or out. Although the Nicho may not be original to the piece, it does fit extremely well and they were acquired as a set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1065045400,"sku":"Saint Michael Appearing to the Souls in Purgatory","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/Animas_con_San_Miguel_con_los_Animas.jpg?v=1419035773"},{"product_id":"19th-century-san-cayetano-antique-mexican-retablo-154","title":"19th Century San Cayetano Antique Mexican Retablo #154","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e19th Century San Cayetano Antique Mexican Retablo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIn Mexico, San Cayetano is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003evenerated as the Patron Saint for gamblers, document controllers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ethe unemployed, and was often \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eentreated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e for good fortune (especially in games of chance).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this rare 19th century antique Mexican folk retablo, San Cayetano is depicted with all of his attributes; his heavily ornamented chain is a reference to his rejection of wealth. Other symbols are the Sacred Cross, the Crown of Thorns (a symbol of Christ's crown of thorns of Holly Oak, which is said to be the same tree as the Cross), a Crown of Roses (a symbol of Martyrdom; Wreaths of Roses worn by Angels and Saints are indicative of Heavenly Joy) and White Lilies (a symbol of Purity). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGaetano dei Conti di Thiene (October 1, 1480 – August 7, 1547), was an Italian Catholic priest and religious reformer, who helped found the Theatines Order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn to a family of wealth and influence, Cayetano studied law in Padua, receiving his degree as doctor utriusque juris (i.e., in civil and canon law) at age 24. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1506 he worked as a diplomat for Pope Julius II, with whom he helped reconcile the Republic of Venice. But he was not ordained a priest until the year 1516.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWith the death of Pope Julius II in 1513. Cajetan withdrew from the papal court and founded several hospitals for incurable disease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis interests were devoted to spiritual healing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeyond the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e physical. \u003c\/span\u003eThe year 1540 found him in Venice, and from there he extended his work to Verona. He founded a bank to help the poor and offer an alternative to usurers (loan sharks). It later became the Bank of Naples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe is known as the Patron Saint of Argentina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint Cajetan's feast day is celebrated on August 7.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetablo dimensions are approx. 14 inches vertical x 10 inches horizontal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: in overall good, original condition with some minor paint loss, bending and religious candle burns acquired over more than a century of use and devotional prayer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45207895300,"sku":"San Cayetano 1","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/files\/Cayetano2.jpg?v=1711144878"},{"product_id":"mexican-antique-retablo-of-san-salvador-de-horta-103","title":"Mexican Antique Retablo of San Salvador de Horta #103","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMexican Antique Retablo of San Salvador de Horta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eIn Mexico, San Salvador de Horta is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003evenerated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eas a Miraculous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eHealer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e of the Grievously Ill \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e is honored as a Saint by the Catholic Church.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eIn this extremely r\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eare 19th century antique Mexican folk retablo, San Salvador de Horta is depicted with two grievously injured petitioners; one petitioner grasps \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eSan Salvador's cincture in supplication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e Franciscan Monks use a rope belt called a cincture, with three knots tied in one end that are symbols of their vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eHe was born Salvador Pladevall i Bien in 1520 in the Catalan Province of Girona, where his parents worked as servants. Orphaned at age 14, he moved with his sister Blàsia to Barcelona, where he worked as a shoemaker to support them both. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eWhen his sister had married, Pladevall felt free to follow a religious calling. He entered monastic life in 1542, and became known among the friars for his asceticism and humility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eSalvador was then sent by his superiors to serve as the cook, designated beggar and porter at the friary at Tortosa. There Salvador soon acquired a reputation as a healer, and the friary became a destination for sick pilgrims. It was estimated by observers that the number of visitors to the friary numbered some 2,000 people per week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eAs a result, Salvador's superiors developed a suspicion of him, and they began moving him to different friaries: most famously the remote village of Horta de Sant Joan, the town with which he is most identified, residing there 1547-1559. Salvador was eventually moved to Madrid, where he was visited by King Philip II of Spain, followed by yet another move to the friary in Barcelona. While residing there, in 1560 he was denounced to the Spanish Inquisition for the many miracles attributed to his intercession. After some investigations, they chose to take no action against him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eIn 1565 Salvador was assigned to the island of Sardinia, where he continued to serve as the cook for the community. He also continued to have cures take place at his intercession. It was there that he died on 18 March 1567.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eSan Salvador de Horta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e's feast day is celebrated on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMarch 18 \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eRetablo dimensions are approx. 14 inches vertical x 10 inches horizontal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eCondition: in overall good, original condition with some paint loss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e and surface rusting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eacquired over more than a century of use and devotional prayer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45207892676,"sku":"San Salvador de Horta","price":6800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/files\/DSCF2067copy.jpg?v=1710975684"},{"product_id":"19th-century-varones-de-dios-joseph-of-arimathea-and-nicodemus-antique-mexican-retablo-133","title":"19th Century Varones de Dios Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus Antique Mexican Retablo #133","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarones de Dios (Men of God) Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus Antique Mexican Retablo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMen of God Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus Antique Mexican Retablo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate 19th Century Original Retablo Oil Painting on Tin created in Mexico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetablo dimensions are approx. 10 inches horizontal x 14 inches vertical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: in poor, original condition with some minor paint loss acquired over more than a century of use and devotional prayer. There is some scattered rusting, bent corners, and a small piece is missing in the bottom right corner. The large dark shadow in the center of the retablo is a candle burn that would have taken decades of use to be that prominent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rare folk retablo painting, oil on heavy gauge tin, depicting Joseph of Arimathaea and Nicodemus who were present at the crucifixion, took part in the deposition (Jesus' descent from the cross) and the entombment of Christ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoseph of Arimathaea was a wealthy and respected member of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish legislative council in Jerusalem, and a secret disciple who obtained permission from Pilate, the Roman governor, to take the body of Christ from the cross. Nicodemus was a Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin who came to Christ by night to receive instruction. Together they would respectfully lay Christ to rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoseph brought a linen sheet and Nicodemus contributed myrrh and aloes to preserve the body. They took Christ's body down and swathed it with the spices enveloped in strips of cloth. In this retablo one is depicted holding the ladder and pincers, the other nails removed from the body and a hammer. Usually the pair can be distinguished by their dress, with Joseph more elegantly clad; however, in this retablo they appear to don very similar vestments. Nicodemus is the one believed to have removed the nails from Christ's feet. So perhaps the figure on the right is Nicodemus, and John is depicted on the left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote from Brian:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a rare and somber subject that I have always found emotional and very touching. The extensive wear and use obvious on this piece attracted me as an artifact. Usually the subject matter is more a portrait of Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus and their tools. This rare example is the only one I've ever seen that still has Christ on the Cross, seemingly still alive, and casting a benevolent gaze to his petitioners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45207891716,"sku":"Varones de Dios Retablo","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/files\/Varones.jpg?v=1711416020"},{"product_id":"nuestra-senora-del-pueblito-de-queretero-retablo-104","title":"Nuestra Senora del Pueblito de Queretero Retablo #104","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNuestra Senora del Pueblito de Queretero Retablo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Lady of the Village of Queretero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate 19th Century Original Retablo Oil Painting on Tin created in Mexico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetablo dimensions are approx. 10 inches horizontal x 14 inches vertical. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: in excellent, clean, original condition with some minor paint loss acquired over more than a century of use and devotional prayer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNuestra Senora del Pueblito de Queretero, or Our Lady of Queretero, is a very rare and obscure image in Mexican Retablo Art. The image was originally modeled after a painting by Peter Paul Rubens titled \"Allegory in Honor of the Franciscan Order.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe image has a great deal of symbolism. Our Lady floats above the shoulders of St. Francis, who is holding three globes that symbolize the three Franciscan orders. El Nino de Praga (the Infant of Prague) stands to her side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is a sliver of moon on which she stands. The meaning of the silver crescent moon parallels with the \"Woman of the Apocalypse\", described in the Book of Revelation as a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. Our Lady wears a traditional-style Spanish colonial crown and royal robing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45207891524,"sku":"Our Lady of the Village of Queretero","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/files\/DSCF2070copy_63bbe105-41cf-4f5d-91fd-07207d6dc2c2.jpg?v=1705450504"},{"product_id":"19th-century-san-pedro-with-anima-solas-retablo-10","title":"19th Century San Pedro with Anima Solas Retablo #10","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e19th Century San Pedro with Anima Solas Retablo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSaint Peter with the Souls in Purgatory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate 19th Century Original Retablo Oil Painting on Tin created in Mexico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetablo dimensions are approx. 10 inches horizontal x 7 inches vertical. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: in excellent, clean, original condition with some minor paint loss acquired over more than a century of use and devotional prayer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the Acts of the Apostles, Luke mentioned that \"large numbers of men and women taken ill or infirm were carried out into the streets and laid on cots and pallets, so that when Saint Peter passed by, at least his shadow might fall on any one of them. People from the cities in the vicinity of Jerusalem were coming together, bringing people who were sick or afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all being healed.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis \"Shadow of Saint Peter\", the physical act of Saint Peter's Shadow having the ability to heal and cleanse body and spirit became a Revered and Potent Image in the New World and in Mexican Retablo Art. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe figures in the left lower quadrant are Anima Solas, Souls in Purgatory, praying that Saint Peter's Shadow might fall upon them, that their petitions and prayers for Salvation may be answered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic images of Saint Peter depict him holding a large set of skeleton keys represents the Keys of St. Peter, an emblem of the Catholic Church which represents the divine authority invested in the Apostle Peter before the death of Christ. It is this symbolism that led to the folk legend of Saint Peter as the Keeper of the “Pearly Gates”of Heaven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaint Peter was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, leaders of the early Christian Church. Peter was ordained by Jesus in the \"Rock of My Church\". He is traditionally counted as the first Bishop of Rome‍.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe New Testament indicates that Peter was from the village of Bethsaida in the province of Galilee. His brother Andrew was also an apostle. According to New Testament accounts, Peter was one of Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus from his first disciples. Originally a fisherman, he played a leadership role among the followers, and was with Jesus during events witnessed by only a few apostles, such as the Transfiguration. According to the Gospels, Peter declared Jesus as the Messiah, was part of Jesus's inner circle, but yet thrice denied Jesus at his arrest, and wept bitterly once he realised his misdeed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccording to Christian tradition, Peter was crucified in Rome under Emperor Nero Augustus Caesar. It is traditionally held that he was crucified upside down at his own request, since he saw himself unworthy to be crucified in the same way as Jesus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote from Brian: I had purchased this extremely rare Retablo from my beloved dealer friend Jim Caswell of Historia Antiques. I was very moved by the brilliant colors, the gorgeous folk style of the painting, and by the deep emotional tone set in the gorgeous treatment of the faces and expressions of both Saint Peter and the Anima Solas. Jim was a Master Scholar of Retablo Art and Iconography, and he attributed the artist of this painting as \"The Worried Painter\". This was on account of the artist's tendency to \"knit\" the eyebrows of his subjects, giving them a worried or anxious expression. There are several works by the Worried Painter in our collection, and he was a favorite of both myself and Jim Caswell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45207891460,"sku":"Saint Peter with the Souls in Purgatory","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/files\/purgatory.jpg?v=1711132699"},{"product_id":"acacio-martir-2-antique-mexican-retablo-16","title":"Acacio Martir 2 Antique Mexican Retablo #16","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcacio Martir 2 Antique Mexican Retablo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint Acacius Martyred 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetablo dimensions are approx. 10 inches vertical x 7 inches horizontal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: in excellent, original condition with some minor paint loss throughout the surface, acquired over more than a century of use and devotional prayer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e19th Century Mexican Antique Retablo depicts San Acacio. San Acacio, or Saint Acacius, is believed to have been a Roman Soldier of the 2nd Century AD. During a campaign to subjugate Syrian tribal groups, an Angel appeared to Acacio and 9,000 of his troops. After this miraculous visitation, they soon rejected their military status, converted to Christianity, and settled as a religious community near Mount Ararat in Armenia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eRoman Emperor Hadrian and later Antonius Pius pressed to return them to military service. A force of 1000 soldiers were sent on this mission, and were also converted, bringing the total of converts surrounding Acacio to 10,000 souls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eEventually, Acacio and the 10,000 were captured and martyred by beheading or crucifixion. San Acacio is traditionally depicted in Mexican Retablo Art as a crucified Saint, suffering under a Crown of Thorns, and wearing a representation of an early 19th Century Mexican Independence Movement uniform. He is often shown accompanied by symbols of war; banners, flags, drums and military weapons in the background symbolizing his time as a soldier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eSan Acacio is one of the \"14 Holy Helpers in Need\"; a group of Saints that may be appealed to for good health and intercession is worldly problems. 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His complete turnaround and conversion has been an inspiration to many who struggle with a particular vice or habit they long to break. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis famous son of St. Monica was born in Africa (present day Algeria). Santa Monica, is recognized by the Church as an example of a true Christian woman, of pity and goodness tested, a self-sacrificing mother always concerned for the well-being of her family, even under the most adverse circumstances. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonica taught her son the basic principles of the Christian religion, and when she saw how the young Augustine separated from the path of Christianity, she gave herself up to constant prayer in the midst of great suffering. Years later, Augustine will call himself \"the son of his mother's tears\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrough the prayers of his holy mother and the marvelous preaching of St. Ambrose, Augustine finally became convinced that Christianity was the one true religion. Yet he did not become a Christian then, because he thought he could never live a pure life. One day, however, he heard about two men who had suddenly been converted on reading the life of St. Anthony, and he felt terribly ashamed of himself. \"What are we doing?\" he cried to his friend Alipius. \"Unlearned people are taking Heaven by force, while we, with all our knowledge, are so cowardly that we keep rolling around in the mud of our sins!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull of bitter sorrow, Augustine flung himself out into the garden and cried out to God, \"How long more, O Lord? Why does not this hour put an end to my sins?\" Just then he heard a child singing, \"Take up and read!\" Thinking that God intended him to hear those words, he picked up the book of the Letters of St. Paul, and read the first passage his gaze fell on. It was just what Augustine needed, for in it, St. Paul says to put away all impurity and to live in imitation of Jesus. From then on, Augustine began a new life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe was baptized, became a priest, a bishop, a famous Christian writer. He became very devout and charitable, too. On the wall of his room he had the following sentence written in large letters: \"Here we do not speak evil of anyone.\" St. Augustine overcame strong heresies, practiced great poverty and supported the poor, preached very often and prayed with great fervor right up until his death. \"Too late have I loved You!\" he once cried to God, but with his holy life he certainly made up for the sins he committed before his conversion. His feast day is August 28th.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAugustine of Hippo's Social Ethics implies the condemnation of the injustice of wealth and the imperative of solidarity with the disadvantaged. \"The riches are unfair or because you acquired them unjustly, or because they themselves are injustice, because you have and another has not; you live in abundance and another in misery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgustín de Hipona also defended the good of the peace and tried to promote it pacifism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"To end war by word, and seek or maintain peace with peace and not with war, is a title of greater glory than killing men with the sword.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAugustine, who had contact with the ideas of Anaximander's evolutionism, which claimed that nature is ruled by laws, just like human societies, and anything that disturbs the balance of nature does not last long. In his book The City of God, Augustine posed that God could use inferior beings (lifeforms) to create man by infusing his soul into the creature. He defended the idea that despite the existence of God, not all organisms and inertness came from Him, but some suffered evolutionary variations in historical times from God's creations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSt. Augustine has great importance in the history of the culture of Europe . His Confessions are a model of inner biography for many authors, who will consider introspection as an important element in the literature. Descartes discovered self-consciousness, which marked the beginning of modern philosophy, copying its fundamental principle (cogito ergo sum \/ I think therefore I exist) not literally but close to the meaning, of St. Augustine (if in short, sum \/ if I am wrong, I exist: De Civ. Dei 11, 26). On the other hand, St. Augustine will be an important bridge between classical antiquity and Christian culture. 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This wonderful Folk Retablo has a surface burnish from years or decades in front of devotional candles receiving the prayers and requests of petitioners. There is a similar example by the same artist in Saints and Sinners. A highly important resource for anyone interested in Mexican Retablo Art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45207886916,"sku":"The Cross of Souls","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/files\/Animas.jpg?v=1710712894"},{"product_id":"19th-century-mexican-santa-maria-con-anima-sola-retablo-5","title":"19th Century Mexican Santa Maria con Anima Sola Retablo #5","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e19th Century Mexican Santa Maria con Anima Sola Retablo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMary Appearing to an Anima Sola\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate 19th Century Original Retablo Oil Painting on Tin created in Mexico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetablo dimensions are approx.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e7 inches horizontal x 10 inches vertical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: in excellent, clean, original condition with some minor paint loss acquired over more than a century of use and devotional prayer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote from Brian\u003c\/strong\u003e: This little gem is possibly the seventh Retablo that I had purchased, and it's charm and sophistication has never faded for me. 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While many Anima Sola Paintings portray a Female Soul, many other Figures such as Popes and other Men are commonly depicted in chromolithographs, sculptures and paintings. In the most commonly known image of the Anima Sola, a Woman is depicted as breaking free from her chains in a Dungeon setting surrounded by Flames, representing Purgatory. She appears Penitent and Reverent, and her chains have been broken; an indication that, after her Temporary Suffering, she is destined for Heaven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraying to the Anima Sola is a Tradition in many ways unlike that of the more widespread Cult of Saints\u003c\/strong\u003e. In lieu of praying to a Saint who then appeals to God, the Anima Sola represents Souls in Purgatory who require the Assistance both of the Living and the Divine to Ameliorate their Sufferings in the Afterlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Anima Sola Image is common throughout much of the Catholic world, though is perhaps strongest in Naples, Italy where it is referred to as \"the Cult of the Souls in Purgatory.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIn Latin America, one source reports, the Anima Sola is \"a Belief still deeply rooted in the Mass of the Campesinos. The Devotion dates from the First Colonizers, who probably brought the image in which the Soul is represented as a Woman Suffering Torments in Purgatory with Chains Binding her Hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003eCelestina Abdenago\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Female Anima Sola\u003c\/strong\u003e depicted is sometimes called Celestina, however the Anima Sola is usually Anonymous. According to Legend, at the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday, there were many people present: among them, a woman by the name of Celestina Abdenago. Her task was to give the Three Condemned Men a drink of water. Celestina gave Dismas and Gestas a drink from her jar, but she refused to give one to Jesus (Who was also direly thirsty) as she despised Him or feared Retaliation from the Enemies of Jesus. For this reason she was condemned to suffer thirst and the Constant Heat of Purgatory in the Afterlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Male Anima Sola\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSometimes an Anonymous Male Figure is depicted as an Anima Sola, however the Female Soul was generally more common. Usually the Male Souls are shown as Popes, Priests or Monks. \u003cstrong\u003eIn the Cathedral of Guadalajara in Mexico, there is a Painting of a Young Monk or Friar with a Tonsure surrounded by Flames and with a Sad, Pained or Reverent Facial Expression. According to Tradition this Young Man was a Priest who ended up in Purgatory because of his Sinful Life or because he absolved so many people at his last Rite of Mass that he had to go to Purgatory in their Places.\u003c\/strong\u003e In any case, the Image of a Male Soul Suffering in Purgatory became popular in Mexico and diverse places with reproductions being created and distributed among the Faithful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003eMagical Traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAs with many Catholic Symbols, the Image also appears in Spiritist Traditions. As described in : \"The \"Anima Sola\" translates as the \"Lone Soul\" or \"Lonely Spirit\" and refers to a very specific Votive Image. Based on Roman Catholic Votive Statues (but now a standardized chromolithograph), this Image is particularly popular in Latin American Magical Traditions. It depicts a Woman Standing Amidst Flames, Eternally Burning yet never Consumed. She gazes upwards, holding her chained hands towards Heaven. Is her Soul burning in the Fire of Hell, or does her heart burn with the Fire of Love? Allegedly, Unrequited Love is what drew this poor Soul into her Predicament: the Anima Sola traded Eternal Salvation for the Joys of Temporal Love. She is invoked in only the most desperate Love Spells, in which in Return for Obtaining the Sought-after Love, the Appellant agrees to replace Anima Sola in Purgatory when they die.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAnother Interpretation is that the Sacred Figures most frequently invoked include the \"Lonely Soul\" (Anima Sola), who requires Prayers because of her Predicament; San Silvestre, Magical because of the date of his Feast Day; and Santa Elena and San Onofre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003eSantería and Lukumi Traditions and Beliefs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIn Santería or Lukumi Traditions, the Afro-Caribbean Religion of Cuba, there is a Syncretization of the Anima Sola with the \u003cstrong\u003eEshu Alleguana\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Eshus are the Divine Messengers, the Tricksters, The Masters of the Roads and the Doors that are necessary for all Prayers to Reach their Intended Point. Eshu Allegwanna, one Eshu among hundreds, is thought to be the Oldest of the Eshus, and to have existed on the Earth since a Primordial Time long before not only People, but before many of the Gods of the Religion existed in the World. Therefore, He is synchronized with The Lonely Spirit, as many of the African Gods were syncretized with Catholic Saints, or hidden behind them, in the First Centuries of Slavery, when the Practice of the African Religions were oppressed. The Anima Sola is grouped in a Triad in some Traditions with The Intranquil Spirit and the Dominant Spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRetablo Dimensions are 7 x 5\". Original and unrestored. Minor paint loss at the borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCondition: in overall excellent, original condition with some minor paint loss, surface rusting and Religious candle burns acquired over more than a Century of Ritual Use and Devotional Prayer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOrigin is 19th Century Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":901920225,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/files\/animasola.jpg?v=1710696508"},{"product_id":"anima-sola1-retablo","title":"Anima Sola(1) Retablo","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnima Sola(1) Retablo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox: 20\" x 14\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal and unrestored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1065044900,"sku":null,"price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/Anima_Sola_1.jpg?v=1419029861"},{"product_id":"anima-sola-de-guadalajara-retablo","title":"Anima Sola de Guadalajara Retablo","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnima Sola de Guadalajara Retablo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox: 20 x 14\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal and unrestored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1065042580,"sku":null,"price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/Anima_Sola_de_Guadalajar.jog.jpg?v=1419029171"}],"url":"https:\/\/beadsofparadisenyc.com\/collections\/amulets-artifacts.oembed?page=35","provider":"Beads of Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}