It may be hard to spot these intriguing objects, but when you do find them the certainly grab your attention! The long scrolls are Ethiopian Magic Scrolls, filled with a mix of text and images, prayers and incantations designed for healing and protection. Images are a mix of Judaic, Islamic, and Christian art and animism. The wooden staffs are Authority Staffs from Tanzania. The scrolls and the staffs are both antiques from the early to mid twentieth century. (Magic Scrolls $415-1200; Authority Staffs, $600 - 1200) #magicscroll #ethiopianmagicscrolls #ethiopia #judaic #islamic #animism #healing #protection #prayers #incantation #vintage #antique #interesting #handmade #magic #tanzania #authoritystaff #carvedwood #africanart #africa #beautiful #unique #history #culture #rare #shop #nyc #unionsquare (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
