No. 93267628
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Phurba - Nepal (No Reserve Price)
No. 93267628
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Phurba - Nepal (No Reserve Price)
Phurba (Shamanic ritual dagger) with four deity heads on top, geometric design in relief in the middle and on the lower side the usual three blade tip with intricate symbolic and geometric decoration surrounding the "makara" head. Wood, fine dark brown semi glossy patina. Red wax seal from the Nepalese Antiquities Department at the back of the blade. Nepal, 17th century. Height: 27 cm. Nicely mounted on a custom stand. Obvious signs of wear due to age, otherwise good condition. Collected in the mid 70s.
The Phurba is used to make sacred grounds and defend against evil spirits.
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