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statues that have the power to avert evil influences and the witchcraft (apotropaic statues)

though their exact purpose remains open to interpretation

This small yet highly effective tool features delicately trimmed

Costa Rica’s three major archaeological regions—Guanacaste-Nicoya

Medieval Bronze Clothing Clasps kali'na org/en/EA/59/42)Medieval Period, c. 8801240 AD, Kievan Rus, Eastern Europe A remarkable group of three different bronze clothing clasps, each finely crafted and rich in historical character. These elegant fittings display the refined aesthetic typical of Kievan Rus metalwork, their once crisp details now gently softened by age. Originally likely enhanced with silvering or gilding, the surfaces have acquired a deep green archaeological patina, imbuing them with a