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Laos Spirit Locks

Posted by Kathleen McCabe-Elsey on August 3, 2011 at 10:57pm
Laos Spirit Locks
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  • SARAH CORBETT August 3, 2011 at 11:12pm

    the shape of the spirit lock captivates me x

     

  • Kathleen McCabe-Elsey August 3, 2011 at 11:28pm
    I know what you mean - the bottom centr one especially - It is hefty 4" x 2.25"! :) K
  • Eva Baby August 4, 2011 at 11:00am

    Very nice and interesting objects!!! Can we hear more about this? Has it something to do with the little spirit houses that are used in Southeast Asia?

  • kim price August 18, 2011 at 5:39pm
    here is a link about them Eva..... http://karenvillage.blogspot.com/2006/12/little-about-spirit-locks....
  • Eva Baby August 18, 2011 at 5:57pm
    @Hi Kathleen, thanks for the link, I have read it, it is very fascinating!!! Beautiful locks they are! And the story behind it is worth reading!
  • Eva Baby August 18, 2011 at 5:59pm
    Sorry, the link was by Kim, the photo by Kathleen. Sorry. MIxed it up.
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