A few examples of appraisal values for
TALISMAN

• NORTH AFRICAN TUAREG TCHEROT
  NORTH AFRICAN TUAREG TCHEROT TALISMANLarge North African Tuareg "Tcherot" talisman. Engraved metal talisman comprised of three different colored metals. Attached to a fabric band with beads. "Tcherot" in the Tuareg language literally translates as "paper" or "message". Talisman are usually filled with magical substances such as a prayers, magic numbers, or sand hidden inside to protect its wearer. Pendant: 10" L x 5 " W. With Strap: 23 1/2" L.
• Tibetan Cast-Bronze and Jeweled
  Tibetan Cast-Bronze and Jeweled Statue of Tara, now mounted as a lamp, the goddess seated atop a double lotus base, clad in Indian garments and wearing a tiara and earrings and necklace set with coral and turquoise, presented on a wooden stand with a rod supporting the electrical components, and fitted with a custom shade, h. 26-1/2".
• Jadite Carved Lion with Lotus A
  Jadite Carved Lion with Lotus A light green carved jadeite lion on a lotus. The lion symbolizes a guardian figure and the lotus representing the Buddha.
• Ida Bagus Tilem (Indonesian/Bali b.
  Ida Bagus Tilem (Indonesian/Bali b. 1936) "Mythical Lion" carved wood male figure seated on its back haunches carrying a large leafy branch in his mouth incised decoration throughout base inscribed with the initials NTG and "NJANA TILEM/ GALLERY/ MAS BALI" height 11 1/2 in.
• A Large Silver and Copper Alloy
  A Large Silver and Copper Alloy Portable Amulet Shrine, 'Gau', Tibet, 19th Century ?? ???? ??????? ?? ???? ???????
• A Tsimshiam Polychrome Model
  A Tsimshiam Polychrome Model Totem Pole having a raven surmounting a fish form above a human holding a fish. Height 18 1/2 inches.
• Tibetan bronze figure of Tara,
  Tibetan bronze figure of Tara, seated on a lotus throne, wearing a seven-leaf crown, earrings, necklace with inlaid glass stones, her eyes urna and palms inlaid with silver, 20th century, 28 in. Lotus stem and leaves at left foot off but present, break in base at rear.
• Good Tibetan bronze and jeweled
  Good Tibetan bronze and jeweled figure of Prajnaparamita, Tara 17/18th century Delicately modeled, seated in lalitasana, hand held near open chest, head turned slightly downwards, adoring crown set with coral and turquoise, pearl-like adored earrings and glass jewelry to arms and neck, raised on a lotus throne, plate to base, inscription to rear. The base is sealed to contain sacred artifacts or scrolls. H: 7 1/4 in. PROVENANCE: Collection of Ken & Christine Greun
• LG TIBETAN WHITE TARA GILT BRONZE
  LG TIBETAN WHITE TARA GILT BRONZE BUDDHA Tibet,20th CenturySaraswati with seven point crown with floral halo and hands in karana mudra seated on a lotus base. Notice the forehead, hands, and feet with seeing eye.
• TAINO OVATE MEDALLION. CIRCA
  TAINO OVATE MEDALLION. CIRCA 800–1500 CE. THEmedallion is refined with four characteristic symbolic faces. Two are in the front and two on the opposite side. Brown Jasper likes stone. 2 7/8" x 4". Good condition. Provenance: Private Collection
• TABRA STERLING JEWELRY LOT: This
  TABRA STERLING JEWELRY LOT: This group of signed Tabra jewelry contains three necklaces, two treasure bracelets, and a large Talisman pendant all w/ sterling settings and precious stones. 1) ''Moon Goddess Memories'' necklace, 1999, with removeable 25'' foxtail mesh chain. 2) ''Golden Rain'' 1999 scarab form necklace w/ removeable 23'' chain. 3) ''Amethyst Dreams'' 1999 necklace w/ removeable 21'' chain, converts into pin. 4) ''Treasure Bracelet'' mixed media (stones, shell, fossil) set in sterling t-clasp bracelet, 1999. 5) ''Treasure Bracelet'' mixed media set in sterling t-clasp bracelet, 1999. 6) Large Talisman pendant ''The Moon Goddess Dreams'' w/ carved moon & jaguar faces that can be used w/ any aforementioned chain. CONDITION: Light wear & patina; overall excellent condition.
• Jade Medallion Qing Dynasty,
  Jade Medallion Qing Dynasty, translucent white, shou symbol flanked by crane, tortoise emitting lingzhi fungus within a circular bamboo-form ring, all symbols of longevity, 124 grams, 5/8 x 3-1/4 in.,
• A PAIR OF GILT METAL TIBETAN LIONS
  A PAIR OF GILT METAL TIBETAN LIONS 20th century, a pair of two male lions with sunburst manes, elaborate almond eyes, mouths open bearing their teeth, with tail wrapped against back up towards head, protector guardian statues.
• A Cameroon Carved Wood Beaded
  A Cameroon Carved Wood Beaded Scepter the tapering shaft surmounted by opposing joined quadrupeds height 29 1/2 in.
• A gilt metal Tibetan Buddha head
  A gilt metal Tibetan Buddha head the square plinth with symbols and pictographs the head with black and red highlights ht. 26 cm.
• A finely carved green hardstone
  A finely carved green hardstone head with oriental features wearing a helmet modelled as the neck and head of a swan.
• Three carved stone figures of
  Three carved stone figures of lions, each supporting a shield, the shields inscribed 'From the Palace of Westminster', 122cm high
• Probably 19th century modeled as
  Probably 19th century modeled as the blazon of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers crested by a lion's head between two wings azure the supporters two boys holding torches over a banner bearing the motto ''Lucem Tuam da Nobis o Deum'' (''O God Give us Thy Light''). 20'' H x 35.5'' W x 2.5'' D.
• TIBETAN LAPIS LAZULI FIGURE OF
  TIBETAN LAPIS LAZULI FIGURE OF TARATibetan Gem-Embellished Gilt Bronze-Mounted Lapis Lazuli Figure of Tara , 20th c., standing in tribhanga on double lotus base holding a lotus spray, h. 18 1/2 in
• An unusual yellow metal (tests 14
  An unusual yellow metal (tests 14 ct gold) charm in the form of a lamp shade with ten masonic symbols forming a fringe. Approx. weight 6.3 grams.
• A Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver
  A Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Spirit Lamp, ca. 1867 Fashioned in a shape reminiscent of an Aladin's lamp, with a half-egg shaped bowl, once gold washed with a ovoid pedestal base, cast handle and thumb press at one side and the spirit container at the other side, marked on the underside, possibly designed by Edward C. Moore, with engraved monogram and date underneath the lip supporting the handle. Weighs approx. 5.11 roy oz.
• Antique gold gilt bronze figure
  Antique gold gilt bronze figure of the Tibetan Buddhist goddess Tara, holding a sword and a snake, 8"h x 7"w x 3 1/2" d
• ALLEGORICAL CERAMIC CHINESE
  ALLEGORICAL CERAMIC CHINESE GUARDIAN LION SCULPTURAL LA...Glazed white lustre with profuse mthical symbols. Cloth shade. A vintage allegorical ceramic lamp modeled as a highly detailed Chinese Guardian Lion standing in alert pose upon a decorative plinth base, supported by a black wooden stand. Vintage patina to base. Decorative fabric lampshade with string decoration. Guardian lions are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament, also known as stone lions or shishi, in addition to lion dogs or foo dogs. Issued: c. 1940 Dimensions: 22.5"H x 12.75"L Country of Origin: China
• Tibetan Gilt-Wooden Statue of a
  Tibetan Gilt-Wooden Statue of a Goddess, the figure seated in a lotus position and wearing Indian-style garments, jewelry and a tiara, with applied gilding, presented on a fitted silk-covered stand, h. 7".
• A Tibetan Silver Model of
  A Tibetan Silver Model of Mahakala the Buddhist protector depicted with three pairs of arms holding various articles and standing atop a figure with the head of an elephant and the body of a human set against a flame form aureola and raised upon a base with repetitive lappets having gilt decoration throughout. Height 3 1/2 inches.
• A Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk
  A Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk depicting figures bearing auspicious banners amongst scrolling foliage having a dragon at one end and a bulb tray of flowers at the other. Length 20 3/4 inches.
• A bronze Hindu deity in the lotus
  A bronze Hindu deity in the lotus position with relief script in rear panel probably Tibetan 26 cm high.
• BRONZE STANDING WHITE TARA STATUE
  BRONZE STANDING WHITE TARA STATUE Patinated bronze White Tara statue, the consort of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara shown wearing a crown, large earrings, and necklaces with her hands in a mudra, having an open lotus blossom, rising on an oval lotus base, apparently unsigned. Approx. h. 16.75", w. 6".
• A Southeast Asian Bronze Figure
  A Southeast Asian Bronze Figure of Parvati or Tara modeled standing square with both hands raised in Dharmachakra mudra height 8 1/2 in. presented inset in a carved wood plinth.
• A large bronze lamp base formed
  A large bronze lamp base formed as a young bacchante seated on a gilt socle.
• TURKOMAN TRIBAL SILVER JEWELRY.
  TURKOMAN TRIBAL SILVER JEWELRY. Comprised of a glass cuff bracelet a carnelian parcel gilt silver necklace and a glass adorned amulet Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
• AFRICAN CARVED RESIN TUSK-FORM
  AFRICAN CARVED RESIN TUSK-FORM TOTEM20th Century. Depicting multiple indigenous men engaged in varying pursuits, positioned along the entire totem, on an onyx base. Height overall 21.5 in. Width at base 2.5 in. (Cond: good)
• Two classical figures in glass
  Two classical figures in glass fronted frame (possibly ancient) together with a scarab brooch.
• A large soapstone carving of temple
  A large soapstone carving of temple lions around a lidded central pierced pot on stand ht. 34cm.
• Chinese Jade Mythical Beast Chinese
  Chinese Jade Mythical Beast Chinese 20th century.??A white jade pendant carved in the shape?of a?mythical beast unmarked and?housed in a decorative box;?lg.?2 in. ? Property of the Zeiser Museum St. Louis MO
• TIBETAN SILVER METAL AND BRASS
  TIBETAN SILVER METAL AND BRASS GAUProbably 19th Century. The mogul inspired shaped shrine, with a hinged door decorated with foliage, stylized scrolls and auspicious symbols, centering a conformingly shaped window, inside sits a small bronze figure of the seated Buddha. Height 6 in. Width 4.5 in. Depth 2.75 in. Height of Buddha 1.5 in. (Cond: good overall, back plate is loose, surface wear)