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GiJong Monk's, 1 5/8" Bronze Alien L. P. Thuad Mini Bucha

A Spell Box of the Main Séance and Reading Room Find

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This is another of our very long listings with an abundant text and 6 photographs, so please sit back and read the write-up through.

If you have come this far, we feel you will find it was worth the wait.

 Twenty-three and a half years (12/06/2001) have now passed since we were called to do an estate that had been closed up for seventeen years!

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The Voodoo Estate!

This type of call usually gets us excited as they are a treasure trove.  Located here in Florida, there was no electricity or running water so we rigged our own lighting and in we went.  If you have ever seen the Adams Family you will have some idea as to what we were greeted with!  Then the attorney handling the liquidation gave us some background.  The estate had belonged to an alleged powerful Voodoo Priestess/JooJoo Exorcist, grand daughter of a Marie Laveau, and favored daughter of a Marie Glapion.

These names meant nothing to us, but the late night talk of Voodoo and exorcism in the old mansion was enough for us to spend the night in a hotel and return in the morning to assess the estate.  The rest is history.

Our research has shown that this woman was what she claimed and was indeed descended from a long line of well known Vodoun family originating in New Orleans in the early 1800's.

We were pretty unnerved by this until we discovered they were also devout Catholics!  Although I have to admit this was unlike any Catholic home we have ever been in and some of the items found inside were a bit disturbing. 

There was no feeling of dread or unwelcome in the mansion, however there was quite a bit of contraband and other items we can or will not sell here.

This is one of a few pieces from this estate we will be listing this week, so check our other listings!

 We will, upon the new guardian's request, issue a named Letter of Authenticity with each lot from this estate, complying with the terms set forth to us by the estate's attorney.

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Some Back Story

This 1 5/8" tall Thai bronze shown and offered here was found and recovered from the antique jewelry casket (shown above and not part of this deal).  That is last of the three boxes recovered from a cabinet in the foyer lounge to her main séance and reading room.  These rooms were a commercial endeavor that had a wealthy following and it is where many of the major séances of this estate were conducted.  Many, if not all of her associates worked this room, conducting séances, card readings and numerous forms of divination for their clientele.  Apparently this was a lucrative endeavor, as it remained active for over six decades.  Her journals tell us they had loaded this box with items they felt they could sell at a premium, whether through enchantments they had placed on them and/or through an items history of its own performance.

Their journals list a host of well known psychics, mediums and other celebrities that would make guest appearances and that these events were booked to capacity well in advance. 

The Alien LP Thuad Bucha

They go on to tell us "this is an attendee maker's depiction of  a space traveler who materialized seated next to him in the basic form of Luang Phor Thuad who participated in the mass chanting before disappearing in a mist." 

She also tells us it was brought to the estate by the GiJong Monk during his first 1966 visit and that It is one of thirty-four-unusual Thai artifacts he had brought to the estate as gifts for his friends,

 

The GiJong Monk

 

Her journals note of many meetings over a six decade period with a man she names as, "The GiJong Monk."  "A master mesmerist" according to many of these entries.  A number of hypnosis and devices of illusion were found in this estate that were attributed to him, at least in design.

 

From their journals it is apparent this was a tall, handsome, smartly dressed, versed and spoken Chinaman that was a welcome guest and associate, known to be well received entertainment to his hostess and her guests.  Although she claims, "it is not an illusion" it is alleged he amazed many with his ability to transform into a Phoenix, a tiger, a peacock, and back to a man again in the blink of an eye.  She writes, "Feng is Loa to his ancient line, owing his blood an eternal debt."

 

He was also associated with many of the Oriental artifacts recovered from this estate and is known to have participated in the rituals that took place there.  He also accompanied her, and/or others associated with her in their travels and was responsible for the procurement of many unusual artifacts we recovered.  This small bronze among them!

 

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But Back to the Bucha
The history of this Bucha, meant as an addition to a portable shrine is part of a fascinating study of Southeast Asian Buddhism and its sorcerer monks.  Their journals tell us this is one of a small group of religious items that were distributed in B.E. 2506 (1963) to chief monks who attended the B.E. 2505 (1962) consecration of the pim for the release of Archan Tim's Luang Phor Thuad amulets where this alien materialization is said to have taken place.  It is also one of the many amulets, bucha and Thai Buddhist artifacts, "procured by the GiJong Monk, from Ajarn Nong."  There are no other details as to how he procured them, but the LiDiex journals do tell an interesting tale, as told to them by the GiJong monk concerning Wat Prasat and its amulets.
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Wat Prasat

 

“This is as told to me by Wichian Vajiro and Ajarn Nong on the grounds of Wat Prasat.  Both Monks had been involved with Archan Tim since his first dream contact with Luang Phor Thuad.  This was Wat Khwid before Wat Prasat, a pilgrimage point of Luang Phor Thuad.  The fire of B.E. 2498 (1955) destroyed or damaged every building save the monk’s residence.  All were deeply struck at the loss.  It was then that Luang Phor Thuad came to Archan Tim's dreams instructing him in the renovation Wat Khwid.  Archan Tim searched for the maker who had made the amulet pims of iron.  It took him months to locate him, but together with him, and Phra Kru Smuh Amphol they created Phra Luang Phu Thuad amulets at Wat Prasat.

 

The amulets that were made in B.E. 2505 (1962) were given to each of the attending monk’s, two hundred and four of them, were given at their consecration.  These were monks all held in reverence and included; Luang Phor Thian of Wat Kasattra Thiraj, Luang Phor Chong of Wat Na Tang Nok, Luang Phor San of Wat Serng Sang, -Luang Phor Toh of Wat Pradoocimplee, and many more.  We were busy that year making amulets using the original pims and many consecrated magic powders.  From all over the land they brought them and found others to use in these amulets.  Old Somdej fragments of Wat Bangkhunphrom, Nur Din (consecrated soil), ore materials (silver, gold, mercury, bronze and lead), See Pheung (lip wax), Phong Itije (Prosperity), Phong Maharaj, Phong Puttamang, soil from four holy places of Buddha, Wahn Jampasak (for power, authority and prestige) and many Leklai were used.  Masses were chanted by the top monks of the time, and many amulets were blessed and consecrated with Luang Phor Thuad in spirit attendance."

 

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Thanks to the internet, there is a proliferous amount of information now available concerning the individuals, temples, Holy Men and the amulets of Thailand.  And since their journals offer little more information concerning them, there is no reason to further this already lengthy listing, but we wholeheartedly recommend you research this on your own of it is of interest to you, and we will be happy to field any questions you may have.

 

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What is Thai Bucha?

It is the feeling of gratitude which incorporates the proper respect, compassion, and openness, which are at the heart of Thai culture and Buddhism. Thais worship Buddhist monks and Buddha images and pay respect to seniors.  Showing this respect and gratitude is called bucha in the Thai language.

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 Luang Phor Thuad Amulets

 

Luang Phor Thuad amulets in any form are highly desirable among worshippers and collectors alike.  Thai belief coincides with one of her journal entries which reads; "here is protection from oneself harm.  The image is blessed by many temples and monks over the years.  These prayers, still chanted today, enrich every amulet in the world, assuring its power remains intact!"

 

Luang Pu Thuad amulets are exceptionally regarded for their ability to protect from danger, evil spirits and accidents.  Many believe amulets bearing Luang Pu Thuad's image have powers of protection that grants safety in times of distress, especially saving the lives of believers from seemingly accidents.  But, they claim this is an image depicting  LP Thuad while his spirit was possessed by an alien consciousness!

 

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 In later entries from the LiDiex journals, it is noted of these amulets, “It is a common characteristic of Thailand's magic to grant the ability to go unnoticed, thwart attacks of weapon and magic and always providing a sense of well being.  Simply hold and gaze upon the image from time to time."

This Depiction

The GiJong  Monk is said to have told them the image spent many months in a cave altar that would become choked with incense smoke which resulted in the dark patina of the image.

The base has been filled with a cement made from sacred materials, most likely dirt, incense ash and crushed flowers found at the temple,

It measures approximately 1 5/8" x 1 5/16" x 15/16", weighing 58 grams.

  This is certainly a fine Thai Occult Buddhist artifact with an extraordinary provenance that is much nicer than the photographs are able to depict.

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