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We know we’ve been very HOLIDAYS! with jazz hands and glitter lately, but we just want to remind you that we have a fantastic new selection of African Art and Artifacts that’s being added to on the regular. It’s a wonderful return to our roots, that we treasure. Personally, I’m captivated by this vintage Kuba Female Ancestor Altar Figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo, and with the beautiful earrings she’s wearing, she’s certainly a perfect fit for Beads of Paradise NYC. If she’s the perfect fit for your home, too, follow the link in our profile to see more photos and arrange an in-person look! #kuba #kubatribe #ancestorfigure #congo #democraticrepublicofcongo #africanart #africanartifacts #africanartcollector #femalesculpture #africansculpture #oneofakind #art #sculpture #decor #decorate #artcollector #artifacts #shop #beautiful #beadsofparadise #shopsmallbusiness #shopsmall #nyc #unionsquare (at Beads of Paradise NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl4dmkzOkgf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Looking for a truly unique piece of jewelry with a history? How about this intriguing Nepal "Tengura" Protective Necklace, in which phallic or bullet shaped pieces of bone set into metal bezels that are strung together in a neckband or collar. These collars are believed to contain Apotropaic magic (from Greek apotrepein "to ward off" from apo- "away" and trepein "to turn") is a type of magic intended to turn away harm or evil influences, as in deflecting misfortune or averting the evil eye. #tengura #nepal #nepalesejewelry #nepaljewelry #protectivejewelry #protectionnecklace #apotropaic #apotropaicmagic #magic #evileye #protection #vintage #vintagejewelry #statementnecklace #uniquenecklace #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdBsqbvum9F/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The appearance of Blue’s Clues original host Steve Burns struck a cord with many and delivered a message that touched and comforted many hearts. And it’s all true! If you’re not in the Blue’s Clues generation, imagine the message coming from one of your childhood favorites, like Mr. Rodgers, or LeVar Burton of Reading Rainbow, giving you a hefty dose of comfort in our trippy times. And, of course, you can always come to BoP where we’re totally here to be your cheerleaders! #bluesclues #bluesclues25thanniversary #bluescluesedit #steveburns #steveburnsedit #nostalgia #comfort #happyplace #comfortingplace #peacefulplace #learnsomethingnew #challengeyourself #youredoinggreat #customjewelry #diyjewelry #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTsVasDFA98/?utm_medium=tumblr

This XL Chitipati Hand Hammered Brass Temple Icon is *quite* impressive, and also just haunting enough for this season! Chitipati are Protector Deities in Tibetan Buddhism and Vajrayana Buddhism of India, in the form of two skeletons, one male and one female, entwined in dance after their heads were cut off by a thief as the two meditated unaware, never leaving their trance. Their symbol is meant to be a visual reminder of the eternal dance of death, perfect awareness and impermanence. They are honored in dance twice yearly, once during summer and once during winter, symbolic of the cycle of life and death. If you’d like to read more about these two deities, or make this fascinating piece yours, follow the tag! #chitipati #protectordeity #templeicon #skeleton #dancingskeletons #handhammeredbrass #tibetanbuddhism #vajrayana #vajrayanabuddhism #wrathfuldeity #protector #imperamance #eternalchange #spooky #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CU0B3m-A9xG/?utm_medium=tumblr

She may look spooky but, not unlike the Hindu Goddess Kali, Santa Muerte (seen here), is not all that she appears. Nuestra Señora de la Santa Muerte (Spanish for Our Lady of the Holy Death), often shortened to Santa Muerte, is a cult image, female deity, and folk saint in Mexican neo-paganism and folk Catholicism. Our Lady of the Holy Death is a personification of death but, unlike other saints who originated in Mexican folk Catholicism, Santa Muerte is not, herself, seen as a dead human being. She is associated with healing, protection, financial wellbeing, and assurance of a path to the afterlife. Santa Muerte is also revered and seen as a saint and protector of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) communities in Mexico. Many LGBT+ people ask her for protection from violence, hatred, disease, and to help them in their search for love. Her intercession is commonly invoked in same-sex marriage ceremonies performed in Mexico. ($85) #santamuerte #santamuertefigurine #santamuertestatues #ourladyoftheholydeath #nuestraseñoradelasantamuerte #folksaint #femaledeity #neopaganism #folkcatholicism #lgbtq #lgbtqsaint #mexicanlgbtq #protection #lovemagic #afterlife #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS129q-rvcA/?utm_medium=tumblr

A Dr. Fauci of you very own? ‘Nuff said! Follow the link in our profile to shop! #drfauci #drfaucifanclub #doctorfauci #anthonyfauci #drfauciornament #thatsso2020 #christmas2020 #christmasdecor #christmastree #holidayseason #holidaydecor #covidchristmas #merrychristmas #2020moonrocks #gift #happyholidays #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise #shopsmall (at Beads of Paradise NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJBxT76Bn31/?igshid=rx199uicap6d

Delighted by this vintage Afghan Torque with Inlaid Glass and Bells — it would be such a fantastic piece to have in your style arsenal! Imagine how fantastic this would look perched around your neck as the weather cools, and you start wearing all of your sweaters! It’s an instant WOW for sure! #torque #torquenecklace #neckcuff #cuffnecklace #bellnecklace #afghannecklace #afghanjewelry #vintagejewelry #uniquejewelry #statementjewelry #fallstyle #autumnstyle #shop #fashion #icanhearthebells #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG5dQTGhbZe/?igshid=1iwplup2zeesx

WOW is right, Drake! We have so many amaazzziiiiinnnnng things in our store, but did you know that many of them are on our...