April 23, 2024
Antique Nepal HEAVY RITUALLY USED SHAMANIC WOOD PHURBU
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Antique Nepal HEAVY RITUALLY USED SHAMANIC WOOD PHURBU ANTIQUE, AUTHENTIC AND USED HEAVY RITUALLY USED SHAMANIC PHURBU from Central or West Nepal, Middle Hills Area. These Phurbus or Phurbas have been used by the tribal village shamans of the Mountain Area in Nepal during their certain tantric rites and performances. They protected the personal owner against negative forces and demons during his trance and trip to the upper- or underworld. This fine high aged shamanistic ritual implement consists of hard wood and depicts a wonderful mystic ritual carving related to local shamanism. The handle depicts three expressive mystic tantric deity heads, topped by a round knot. The handle itself with vajra like design !!! The three sided blade with a mystic human face in low relief, further a stylized mythical makara face and very stylized interlocked. Superb deep traces of longtime use on the peak with abrasion !!!! RECOMMENDED ANTIQUE SHAMANIC PHURBU !!! Condition: excellent aged condition, superb dark glossy patina , very good signs of ritual use. Age: 19th century. Size: Length 22.4 cm. WORLDWIDE SHIPPING CHARGE OF THIS ITEM is 12 USD. IF YOU LIKE MORE ITEMS OF THIS SATURDAY AUCTION WEEK, I PROMISE COMBINED SHIPPING COSTS. MAXIMUM SHIPPING FEE MAY BE 35 USD, DEPENDING ON SIZE AND WEIGHT OF MULTIPLE ITEMS. I PREFER PAYPAL
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