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I’m not trying to start any kind of debate here, but . . . some religious idols are sexier than others.

If you’ve followed along with me here at 341 over the years, you probably already know I’m neither enthusiastic nor knowledgeable about religious things. Well, , , since I was born in southern Indiana, I recognize most items used by Baptists and Pennycostals and such like that, but get much outside the Midwestern part of the United States, and I can’t tell one from the other.

Now hold on! I’ve got nothing against a person’s right to think or believe whatever he or she deems reasonable. I’m sure if I’d been born into a Hindu family, I’d know Hindu stuff. And if I’d been born into a Buddhist home, the symbols Buddhism would be familiar to me. As a matter of fact, I guess that’s the reason I’m not hooked up with a sect, cult, church or any other cluster of people who think they have the answers. I wouldn’t bet on drawing to an inside straight, and I wouldn’t bet on an accident of birth having much to do with Eternal Truth.

HOWEVER – When I discovered this carved granite statue a few months back, I realized some religious statues have a lot going for them. So I put her in my garden, and that’s where she’s been living. I sorta enjoy looking at her.

OK . . . We never had anything like that in Greene County, Indiana. I believe she’s carrying a book, and since I love books, that makes three things I love about her.

NOW THIS IS IMPORTANT: Did you notice she’s big and she weighs almost 50 pounds? Ok. Just so we’re clear on that.

I know you’re wondering about the cost of shipping. Well . . Here are a couple sample costs.

If you live in, say . . . in The Hamptons, your total packing and shipping cost would be $32.00.

If you live in Indiana, your total packing and shipping cost would be $25.00.

If you live in a Western state, your total packing and shipping cost could run you up to $50.00 but no more than that. No need to write and ask specifically. I won’t know to the penny ‘til she’s packed. Don’t worry. I’ll treat you right.

She has flowers on her legs. That’s another nice thing about her.

Here at 341, I have two "Prime Directives:"
First: I never, under any circumstances, use a reserve, and everything starts at $9, sometimes even less. And, I never end auctions early or use BIN.
Second: I don't clean, repair, or otherwise monkey around with anything. I push enough dust aside to note any flaws, but if I discovered it in some dusty attic, you can look forward to a little dust on it when it gets to your house. If it has a flaw or a wart, I'll tell you about it.
So rest easy and have some fun. Why not place a little tiny bid right now so's you don't forget about it later.

She’s smiling! That’s a good sign.

That base measures 9” by 6”, so she stands up with good stability. AGE? I really don’t have a clue. She’s not an antique, but she’s been around. If you staked me out on an anthill in the sun and forced me to guess, I’d say she was around fifty years old. But that would just be a guess. She could be quite a bit older or a little younger.

I’ll knock that dirt off there before I send her your way.

You know what’s nice about eBay? Some kind soul will write and tell us all who she is and what she stands for, and I’ll post it for you to see. Then again, I may be the only goofball on the planet who doesn’t already know.

If nobody wants her, I’ll just put her back in my garden. Come to think of it, nothing bad has happened out there during all the time she stood guard. Hmmmm . .

GOOD LUCK

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