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  • Chased work on surface of silver and gold animal motifs
  • I`m wondering if this has any connection with the windhorse of Tibetan buddhism. Often but not neccessarily related to shamanism. I was almost certain that, when we were discussing it, there was something lurking in the murky depths of my memory.

    Try this link:-

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_Horse

    If it doesn`t work, try a search for Wikipedia wind horse.

    I believe there are variations of the creatures that can appear with the windhorse but he is invariably surrounded by four animals at the four corners of the globe.

    I have no idea about the central squidgy face on the centre front.

    A great and mysterious piece - well done Mara!

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