No. 93293659

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Sacred Tibetan Conches: Shankha. Sea shell - Hand-Carved Tibetan Conch - Sacred Shankha.
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Sacred Tibetan Conches: Shankha. Sea shell - Hand-Carved Tibetan Conch - Sacred Shankha.

Questa straordinaria conchiglia tibetana intagliata, conosciuta come Shankha, è un'opera d'arte rituale e spirituale proveniente dalla tradizione buddhista e induista himalayana. Realizzata con estrema abilità artigianale, ogni dettaglio scolpito a mano racconta una storia ricca di simbolismo e sacralità, trasformando un elemento naturale in un potente oggetto spirituale. La conchiglia, in particolare la Shankha, è un simbolo di grande importanza nella tradizione buddhista e induista. Considerata una delle otto auspiciose offerte buddhiste (Ashtamangala), rappresenta la voce del Dharma (insegnamenti spirituali) che risuona attraverso l’universo, portando saggezza e armonia. Nell'induismo, è associata a Vishnu, il dio della conservazione, ed è utilizzata nei rituali per purificare e proteggere l'ambiente. La conchiglia è decorata con raffigurazioni di divinità come Shiva, il distruttore e rigeneratore, e Ganesha, il dio della saggezza e della prosperità. Sul guscio sono incisi motivi naturalistici, montagne himalayane, draghi e figure che rappresentano protezione e prosperità. Le montagne evocano la sacralità della regione tibetana e la sua connessione con il divino. La sommità è riccamente decorata con simboli rituali, come il nodo infinito, che simboleggia l’interconnessione di tutti gli esseri e il flusso eterno dell’energia vitale. Le nuvole intagliate rappresentano il cielo sacro, mentre i draghi stilizzati sono simboli di forza e protezione spirituale. Questa Shankha è realizzata con una conchiglia naturale, probabilmente raccolta nelle regioni himalayane, e poi trasformata in un oggetto sacro attraverso dettagliati intagli tibetani. Utilizzata nei rituali per purificare l’ambiente, invocare protezione e onorare le divinità. Può essere usata per emettere un suono sacro, simile al richiamo alla preghiera o al risveglio spirituale.

No. 93293659

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Sacred Tibetan Conches: Shankha. Sea shell - Hand-Carved Tibetan Conch - Sacred Shankha.

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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