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Oracle of Delphi copper plate

This copper plate depicts the Oracle of Delphi sitting on her tripod. It is based on an image of the oracle from the sixth century BCE.

mystery German cards

Help. Does anyone know these cards? I bought this deck over 30 years ago and have lost track of what they are or who made them. I know that they were manufactured in Germany by a company that went out of business. They are my favorite cards, and I wish I could track down more of them. Any ideas? Thanks.

Tibetan butter case

This small lacquered box was used for storing butter. It is slanted backwards so that any melting butter will run to the back. My cat (who is now departed) could smell the lingering aroma of old rancid butter and could not resist going inside.

Reading the cards

"Telling Fortunes." Photogravure from D. Appleton & Co., New York, around 1880. We see here the emotional closeness friends feel when consulting the cards together.

Afro-centric playing cards

These cards depict kings, queens, and jacks as African royalty. The images are beautiful. They are widely available online under "Afro-centric playing cards." I got mine from a company called Black Factors.

Nepalese shamans snake necklace

Old Nepalese shamans snake vertebrae necklace. Used in Shaman healing rituals.

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