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Early 20th Century Nepalese Phurba, Shaman's Magic Tool
Catalogue:
Antiques:
Regional Art:
Asian:
Indian Subcontinent:
Himalayas:
Pre 1920 item# 780138 (stock# 004k)
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Japanese Art Site
917-675-1369
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The phurba is one of the most important of the shaman's implements, and this particular phurba is an exceptional example of the great effort and tremendous creativity that goes into the making of this magical tool. It has an upper section with 3 faces, one smiling, one wrathful, and one peaceful. The middle section is a vajra (symbol of lightning) whose twin tips rest on knots of eternity. The lower section represents Makara, the water divinity, who holds in his mouth the the triangular blade around which snakes are entwined. This phurba has a further uncommon touch, an animal rests atop it. Really a very fine example of Nepalese religious art. 8 inches, 20 cm. Very Good Condition.
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