Introducing our newest gallery at The MAAC: VAJRA, in Gallery #53. VAJRA specializes in Tibetan Arts and Crafts.
A taste of the wonderful items you’ll find:
Tribal Ethnic Gao Box
Gao box, the main centerpiece of necklace, from the border of Nepal and Tibet. Filigree on silver and gilded. Tibet-Nepal border, 19th century. [ VAJRA | Gallery #53 | 917.628.5718 | tenzing.u@gmail.com ]
Kira Dress
Kira Dress. Woven cotton and embroidery, known as the National Royal dress of Bhutan. The eternity knot, protection fence, and stars depicted on the dress. Woven cotton and embroidery, Bhutan, 1920. [ VAJRA | Gallery #53 | 917.628.5718 | tenzing.u@gmail.com ]
Mongolian Ritual Vase
Jeweled jade with coral and turquoise with good luck and longevity symbols on silver. Silver, jade, turquoise, coral, Mongolia, 1915. [ VAJRA | Gallery #53 | 917.628.5718 | tenzing.u@gmail.com ]
Agor Tibetan Female Ear Ornament
Agor are important Tibetan jewelry for adornment, power, and protection. Image on top disc is of a mythical animal called zipak for healing and protection. Middle disc is the wheel of law, and bottom disc is a peacock symbolizing beauty. Tibet or Nepal, possibly made by Nepali artists. [ VAJRA | Gallery #53 | 917.628.5718 | tenzing.u@gmail.com ]
Tayo Ritual Ornament
This gold Tayo is worn by deities and one and only Kumari–a virgin goddess in Newari (a Nepalese Caste Group). Carved gold repousse, wax, coral, and glass. Nepal. [ VAJRA | Gallery #53 | 917.628.5718 | tenzing.u@gmail.com ]
1050 2nd Avenue (at 56th Street).
Contact: 917.628.5718 or tenzing.u@gmail.com
