Buddha "Calling Earth to Witness the Defeat of Evil" Laos Style Antique Statue especially during the plague 7/8" x 2" to 1"

7/8" x 2" to 1" x 2 1/2"

Made in Ethiopia

The book She holds symbolizes the Vedas representing the Universal

He founded a bank to help the poor and offer an alternative to usurers (loan sharks)

This veneration received papal recognition in 1587 and has been endorsed by the later Pontiffs

Buddha "Calling Earth to Witness the Defeat of Evil" Laos Style Antique Statue especially during the plague 7/8" x 2" to 1"Buddha "Calling Earth to Witness the Defeat of Evil" Laos Style Antique Statue Brian's Collection Buddha Statue Antique 9 Origin is Laos ca. 1920 40 and was collected approx. 20 years ago. This hand carved figure displays abstract and minimalist features and form in a folk art style of carving classically known as "Laos Style". Material is wood with gold leaf and lacquer still intact in places. The figure shows signs of long term devotional use, care