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Original
Watercolor Amulets
and Giclee Printed Editions
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Out of her study of the Kabbalah, other writings by Jewish
mystics and the Hebrew language in general, Sandi Knell Tamny
learned of what the ancients perceived as the elemental powers
of the Hebrew aleph-bet
itself.
These
"vibrations" are the material from which all of reality
sprang. They are quite powerful, and gave rise to the concept
of the amulet, a personal invocation of the powers of the alphabetic
characters in an attempt to spiritually inspire, embolden and
protect the individual. The Tamny Collection proudly displays
a collection of contemporary amulets that uncover the powers of
these universal forces by combining the letters in various configurations.
The Tamny Collection offers several of these extraordinary amulets
in two versions. For one lucky individual, the original handpainted
artwork will enhance any fine art collection. Also available is
a limited, signed and numbered edition of giclee prints.
Giclee (pronounced "zhee-clay") is a modern printing
process where the original painting has been computer scanned,
then ink-jet printed onto artists-quality pH neutral rag paper.
Giclee prints are extremely faithful to the original, and
make it possible for any person to enjoy the amulets at a fraction
of the price of the originals. Each giclee print is delivered
in a 100% acid-free museum quality rag mat, ready for framing
by the purchaser to his or her own taste.
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Name
of 72. Original Watercolor and Ink on paper. 15.5" x
24", 2003. $1,500.00 framed
Name of 72. Giclee print. 15.5" x 24". Limited
Edition of 500. Signed & Numbered. $300.00
Name of 72. Giclee print. 8" x 12.5". Limited
Edition of 500. Signed & Numbered. $200.00
The title for this extra-large amulet comes from Exodus verses
14:19-21, wherein the 72 names of God are revealed. The 72 triads
were created by combining the first letter of verse 19, the last
of 20, the first of 21, and so on. The resulting names were
said to have been revealed to Moses at the Burning Bush, and uttered
when he parted the Red Sea. They are regarded to be
the most powerful, magical incantations ever deciphered, and there
is no good that cannot be achieved, nor evil overcome, when their
powers are invoked.
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Amulet
#4
Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 6" x 6"
2003
$325.00 framed
also
available: Giclee print, 6" x 6". Limited Edition
of 500, signed and numbered. $125.00
The
aleph in the center (with a numerical value of one) represents
God, while elohim (God or Judge) is spelled out in all
directions.
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Amulet
#12
Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 6" x 6"
2003
$285.00 framed
The seven rings in this amulet denote a sacred space, and the
teth in the center is a very powerful number 9, the number
of completion. The green design is for health and well-being,
and this amulet would very well serve a pregnant mother or newborn
child.
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Amulet #13
Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 6" x 6"
2003
$325.00 framed
This
amulet, with the Shin interwoven within an unending circular
garland representing the Circle of Life, reminds one of the
perpetual existance of Jews as a people.
The shin is an abbreviation for Shaddai (another
name for God). The surrounding green garland is the color of
continuous health and well-being.
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Amulet
#16
Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 6" x 6"
2003
$325.00 framed
also
available: Giclee print, 6" x 6". Limited Edition
of 500, signed and numbered. $100.00
The
three words teshuva (repentance), tzedakah (charity),
and tefillah (prayer) are joined with ahava (love).
The four-sided figure, done in the spiritual color blue with
a shin in the middle, promotes a balanced life with spirituality
at the center.
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Amulet
#19
Giclee print, 6" x 6".
1996
Limited Edition of 500, signed and numbered.
$100.00
The top line of this amulet spells the Hebrew name Shabriri,
the name of a demon. The name is decreased by one letter on
each line, so that the demon disappears by the bottom line,
leaving only the Shin (standing for God). This amulet,
which is based on an ancient incantation, is a protector against
the Evil Eye and diseases of the eye.
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Amulet
#23
Watercolor and Ink on Paper,
6" x 6"
2003
$325.00 framed
also available: Giclee print, 6" x 6". Limited
Edition of 500,signed and numbered. $125.00
With
its flowers being a symbol of life and its inscription Blessed
is the Lord who heals the sick, this amulet promotes good
health and wellness.
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Amulet
#32
Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 6.25" x 6.25"
2003
$325.00
also
available: Giclee print, 6.25" x 6.25". Limited
Edition of 500, signed and numbered. $125.00
The
Magic Square design of this amulet sums numbers to 18 (Eighteen
= Chai, life) in all directions. The flowers and soft
colors generate even more energy, making this amulet one of
spiritual and physical well-being.
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Amulet
#36
Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 6" x 6"
2003
$325.00 framed
also
available: Giclee print, 6" x 6". Limited
Edition of 500, signed and numbered. $125.00
The
hands in the positions of the priestly blessing reflect the
inscription in the rings: "The Lord bless you and keep
you! The Lord deal kindly and graciously with you! The Lord
bestow His favor upon you and grant you peace!"
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Amulet
#38
Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 6" x 6"
2003
$285.00 framed
The
Star of David is formed from the interweaving against a spiritual
field of blue, while the inscriptions call out seven names of
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Amulet
#48
Watercolor and Ink on Cut Paper, 6" x 6"
2003
$400.00 framed
also
available: Giclee print, 6.25" x 6.25". Limited
Edition of 500, signed and numbered. $125.00400
The
twelve golden spokes, representing the Twelve Tribes, radiate
from a gold circle, the unit of one, which is God. The
four roses in the corners represent the Matriarchs Sarah, Rachel,
Rebecca and Leah, and commemorate our eternal connection to
their creative life force. The Hebrew emet (Truth) in
the center is surrounded by Spirit, Mercy, Grace, Love, Tender,
Joy, Calm, Charity, Faith, Hope, Peace & Prayer.
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Amulet
#49
Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 6.25" x 6.25"
2003
$325.00 framed
also available: Giclee print, 6.25" x 6.25".
Limited
Edition of 500, signed and numbered. $125.00
The Hebrew word Sarton (cancer) across the top
of this amulet twists through the design, emerging at the bottom
as Ness (miracle). The red color is anti-demonic, the
blue is for spiritual healing while the green stands for physical
healing.
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Kamayah
VI
Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 6" x 6"
1995
$285.00 framed
Based
on an ancient amulet, the four letters in the interior are an
acrostic for the phrase mi chamocha baeilim Adonai (who
is like You, Eternal One, among the gods that are worshipped?)
- which surrounds the perimeter of the design.
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Kamayah
VIII
Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 6" x 6"
1995
$325.00 framed
With
the aleph (the symbol of G-d) in the center and its green
design, this amulet is a protector against illness.
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Kamayah
XV
Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 6" x 6"
1996
$285.00 framed
The
characters read Ain Soph - literally, the boundless.
This amulet works to provide spiritual fulfillment.
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Kamayah
XVII
Watercolor and Ink on Paper , 6" x 6"
1996
$285.00 framed
The
powerful number 9, the number of completion, is represented
by the teth in the center of the design. The seven rings
and the green pattern make this an amulet of general wellness.
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Kamayah
XVIII
Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 6" x 6"
1996
$285.00 framed
The
word vatishka, meaning and the fire dwindled,
make this amulet powerful against fevers.
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Kamayah
XXV
Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 6" x 6"
1996
$325.00 framed
The combination of its seven rings, which define its
sacred space, and the red pattern, which is an anti-demonic
color, work together to make this amulet a powerful force against
the Evil Eye.
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Kamayah
XXVIII
Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 6" x 6"
1996
$325.00 framed
The
first two and last two letters of the Hebrew alphabet
in this amulet serve as bookends, representing the inclusion
of all knowledge and wisdom within the amulet's powers.
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Kamayah
XXXI-2
Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 6" x 6"
1996
$285.00 framed
The
shin in the middle, an abbrreviation for Shaddai
(another name for G-d), is surrounded by a pattern of green,
the color of continuous health and well-being.
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Kamayah
XXXIII
Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 6" x 6"
1996
$285.00 framed
The
Magic Square design of this amulet adds up to the mystical number
15 in all directions. (15 is the numerical value for one name
of G-d.) The Eternal Knot surrounds the Hebrew character He,
representing the unspoken name of God.
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Kamayah
XXXIX
Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 6" x 6"
1996
$285.00 framed
The
first two and last two letters of the Hebrew alphabet are used
here to symbolize all knowledge and wisdom, which are contained
within four names of God.
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Kamayah
XL
Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 6" x 6"
1996
$325.00 framed
The
Hebrew character He, in the center, represents the
unspoken name of God. This is an amulet of general well-being.
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