Antique Nepal Tibet GREAT AGED SHAMANIC RITUAL PHURBU
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Antique Nepal Tibet GREAT AGED SHAMANIC RITUAL PHURBU ANTIQUE, AUTHENTIC AND USED GREAT AGED WOODEN SHAMANIC RITUAL 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 outstanding great shamanistic ritual implement consists of hard wood and depicts a wonderful mystic ritual carving related to local shamanism. The upper part of the handle depicts four very mystic archaic carved faces, the top with a lingam like knot. Around the faces traces of caolin ( sacrifice). The handle shows vajra like and geometric endless knot design. The three sided blade with shamanic symbols such as interlocked stylized snakes, moon,trident and sun. Condition: excellent condition, deep glossy and shiny darkened patina , signs of use and age . Age: first half 20th century. Size: Length 22.0 cm. WORLDWIDE SHIPPING CHARGE OF THIS ITEM is 13 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 PAYMENT. PLEASE, PAYMENT WITHIN
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