No. 93293659
![Sacred Tibetan Conches: Shankha. Sea shell - Hand-Carved Tibetan Conch - Sacred Shankha.](https://assets.catawiki.nl/assets/2025/1/23/4/0/d/40d2679d-7b00-47e5-9cf8-da26f2b64019.jpg)
Sacred Tibetan Conches: Shankha. Sea shell - Hand-Carved Tibetan Conch - Sacred Shankha.
No. 93293659
![Sacred Tibetan Conches: Shankha. Sea shell - Hand-Carved Tibetan Conch - Sacred Shankha.](https://assets.catawiki.nl/assets/2025/1/23/4/0/d/40d2679d-7b00-47e5-9cf8-da26f2b64019.jpg)
Sacred Tibetan Conches: Shankha. Sea shell - Hand-Carved Tibetan Conch - Sacred Shankha.
This extraordinary carved Tibetan conch shell, known as Shankha, is a ritual and spiritual work of art from the Himalayan Buddhist and Hindu traditions. Crafted with extreme craftsmanship, each hand-carved detail tells a story rich in symbolism and sacredness, transforming a natural element into a powerful spiritual object.
The conch, especially the Shankha, is a symbol of great importance in Buddhist and Hindu tradition. Considered one of the eight auspicious Buddhist offerings (Ashtamangala), it represents the voice of Dharma (spiritual teachings) that resonates throughout the universe, bringing wisdom and harmony. In Hinduism, it is associated with Vishnu, the god of preservation, and is used in rituals to purify and protect the environment.
The conch is decorated with depictions of deities such as Shiva, the destroyer and regenerator, and Ganesha, the god of wisdom and prosperity.
The shell is engraved with naturalistic motifs, Himalayan mountains, dragons and figures representing protection and prosperity. The mountains evoke the sacredness of the Tibetan region and its connection with the divine.
The top is richly decorated with ritual symbols, such as the endless knot, which symbolizes the interconnectedness of all beings and the eternal flow of life energy.
The carved clouds represent the sacred sky, while the stylized dragons are symbols of strength and spiritual protection.
This Shankha is made from a natural conch shell, probably collected in the Himalayan regions, and then transformed into a sacred object through detailed Tibetan carvings.
Used in rituals to purify the environment, invoke protection and honor the deities.
It can be used to make a sacred sound, similar to a call to prayer or spiritual awakening.
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