Shamanic phur bu N°194, Himalaya, Nepal
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Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1940: Item # 1428357
Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1940: Item # 1428357
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The top shows 3 ancestors flat faces who are protectors of the family, they are surmounted by a conical crown with carved geometrical lines. The middle part is a “Dorgi”, the symbol of cosmic power. The down part is triangular blade with an intelace of snakes, used as a knife to nail the bad spirits while the shaman is fighting with devils and demons. The white cloth strips wrapped around the middle part are to protect the shaman hands against the high energy during his fight. A coin is also attached into the cloth strip as an offering for the trips of the shaman in the shamanic world. Obvious signs of ancient use, black encrusted patina circa very early 20th. H 22,5 cm , presented on custom metal stand
The top shows 3 ancestors flat faces who are protectors of the family, they are surmounted by a conical crown with carved geometrical lines. The middle part is a “Dorgi”, the symbol of cosmic power. The down part is triangular blade with an intelace of snakes, used as a knife to nail the bad spirits while the shaman is fighting with devils and demons. The white cloth strips wrapped around the middle part are to protect the shaman hands against the high energy during his fight. A coin is also attached into the cloth strip as an offering for the trips of the shaman in the shamanic world. Obvious signs of ancient use, black encrusted patina circa very early 20th. H 22,5 cm , presented on custom metal stand
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