Rare Knife Antique Iron Blade Tibetan Knife Handmade Used Dagger carved bone mahakala Tibet Ethnic Sword rare antique fight Tool Nepal
$460
Posted 1 day ago in Naperville, IL
Condition: Other (see description)
Listed in categories: Collectibles & Art - Handmade
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Silver, bone
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dagger, known as a Phurba, with an intricate design featuring a deity or protective figure. Phurba: A ritual dagger or peg primarily used in Vajrayana Buddhism, particularly in Tibet and the Himalayan regions. Deity/Figure: The carving on this specific Phurba depicts a wrathful deity, likely embodying the Vajrakila Buddha, empowered to suppress evil. Material: Phurbas are traditionally made from various materials, including wood, bone, or metal, often with elaborate carvings. Ritual Use: The Phurba is used in specific Vajrayana rituals, such as those described in the Vajrakilaya Tantra, for subduing negative forces and obstacles.
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