PH304 Bird Shaped Phur ba, Himalaya, Nepal
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Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1950: Item # 1450265
Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1950: Item # 1450265
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At least two stories are forwarded to describe this ritual phurba -1 they are as protector of crops stored in granaries. 2- they are used during funerals , the bird is supposed to take away the souls of dead people during cremation or other burial ceremonies These type of phurba seems peculiar to Gurung priests or shamans. Important soot patina indicative of an important age , at least early to mid 20th. H 28 cm ,
At least two stories are forwarded to describe this ritual phurba -1 they are as protector of crops stored in granaries. 2- they are used during funerals , the bird is supposed to take away the souls of dead people during cremation or other burial ceremonies These type of phurba seems peculiar to Gurung priests or shamans. Important soot patina indicative of an important age , at least early to mid 20th. H 28 cm ,