Swirling with cosmic energy from a time and
place which resonated in harmony with the laws
of the universe, this priceless treasure seduces
our minds and emotions with unparalleled
intensity. Is it admiration or wonder which sends
us into a whirlwind of excitement when faced
with such powerful forces of artistic ingenuity
and enigmatic supernatural imagery? The
transformation from the mundane to the
supernatural is readily apparent in view of the
ferocious crocodile snouts terminating from long
serpent bodies glistening in gold and adorned
with beautiful filigree jewelry, which surrounds
the serpents' necks and tapers down their
bodies. Coils of gold appear on the crocodile
snouts and the eyes are so prominent that they
literally pop out at us like binoculars. Taunt,
erect ears stand firm behind the "all seeing eyes"
and a royal filigree crown lies above a
magnificent headdress which extends from the
top of the head to the neck. The two inner hands
hold onto a crescent shaped object, perhaps a
symbol of the extraordinary glory obtained by
two forces combining their energies into one
entity. The mystical forces are further enhanced
by two ritual instruments with wide blades held
in the two outer hands. The conclusive message
of the entire dynamic symmetrical composition
may be hidden in the shape of bells. The shape
of the feet and bells is reminiscent of the birth of
tadpoles bursting forth with new life. This is a
miracle within itself and created only when two
life forms unite together to create a new life.
The whirlwind of excitement which we felt in the
beginning may have now exalted into a tempest
of rapture while we silently contemplate the
enormous amount of creativity and philosophy
which was required to create this exceptional
work of art. ....trudy
- (FJ.6050)
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