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.

L’objet Four ritual daggers “phurba” and “phurba” stand avec l’ID d’objet 3041289 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 84th Tribal Art Auction dans 5 novembre 2016 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 49 a atteint un prix de vente de 300 €.

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