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Myanmar (Burma), 1995. Thierry Falise

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Hinged silver bracelets from Saada, Yemen. Scanned from the book Silver Treasures from the Land of Sheba; 2014; Marjorie Ransom

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Necklace from Mysore, India; early 1960s

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Kinh; necklace from Vietnam; early 20th century

In Vietnam, as in China, fish and butterflies are auspicious motifs symbolising happiness and longevity. They often decorate jewellery, belts and headbands worn by women and girls.

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[dreamstars]

[pansylair]

A bunch of sold pieces from last month (more to be posted)!

[important-animal-images]

[vintagewildlife]

Jaguar By: Unknown photographer From: The Grolier Illustrated Encyclopedia of Animals 1994

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[cyberglittter]

MMS

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kitty craft - beats and breaks from the flower patch, cassette, us, 2022

[luminous-void]

Artist Unknown, Wyvern Weathervane, c. late 1800′s

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Hector Guimard: banquette de fumoir (bench for a smoking parlour), 1897

[bugthingsdaily]

Today's bug things are these dragonfly cups!

[blondebrainpowered]

Omo Valley, Ethiopia — The many tribes living along the Omo River are renowned for their unique, ecstatic ritual decoration. Their customs and awe inspiring appearance have been the subject of decades of research.

Children of the Kwegu people, known for their intricate flower headdresses and face paint.

Photographer: Hans Sylvester

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