Four ritual daggers "phurba" and "phurba" stand ·  Himalayan Region, Tibet/Nepal · ID: 3041289

Description

wood, dark brown patina, characteristic form, knob with the face of “dorje phurba” (three- or fourfold), one “phurba” with “thrisul” (=trident), handle zone with delicate ornaments, blades predominantly decorated with intricate “nagas”, the largest “phurba” with metal tip and strips of fabric, slightly dam.; additionally: triangular stand with recesses for insertion of “phurbas”, h: 6,3 cm/b: 8 cm, remains of paint, slightly dam.;
ritual daggers “phurba” were used for shamanic traditions in the Himalayan region, as well in Buddhism in Tibet and Bön. The “phurba” is associated with the meditational deity “dorje phurba”. The “phurba” is a necessary tool for a shaman to battle negative and distracting forces. It is used for healing rites and for marking prayer grounds as well.

The object Four ritual daggers “phurba” and “phurba” stand with the object ID 3041289 was last part of the auction 84th Tribal Art Auction at November 5, 2016 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 49 achieved a sales price of EUR 300.

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