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Knives, Swords, Letter Openers, Phurbas, Spears, Blowpipes

Phurba Phurpa in Bronze with Mahakala Head.  Buddhism.  Nepal

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    A traditionally styled Phurba.  This is a ritual object used to dispel and destroy obstacles.  Originally used to mark out the perimeter of the construction of temples and monastery, it is still used in religious and sacred ceremonies.   I have an accompanying older “stunning” case… Continue reading

Antique Shotel Sword with Wood Grip and Leather Scabbard. Ethiopia. Africa.

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    A shotel is a curved double-edged sword originating in Ethiopia or Abyssinia. The Ethiopian swordsmen who were trained in using this weapon were known as shotelai. The curve on the shotel’s blade varies from the Persian shamshir.   Battle use of the Shotel involves “hooking” attacks both against… Continue reading

Old and Antique Handcrafted Brass Tantrik Phurba. Nepal.

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    Phurba, also Phurwa, is a ritual object used to dispel and destroy obstacles.  It was originally used to mark out the perimeter of a sacred building  (temple or monastery).   Since that time, it was used in ritual and sacred ceremonies.   The three sided… Continue reading

Antique Ritual Tantric Wooden Mahakala Dagger.  Phurba.  Central Tibet

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    Phurba, also Phurwa, is a ritual object used to dispel and destroy obstacles.  It was originally used to mark out the perimeter of a sacred building  (temple or monastery).   Since then it was used in ritual and sacred ceremonies.  The three sided blade… Continue reading

Bronze Letter Opener.  Early 1900s.  China.

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  From my private collection.  An engraved and well used bronze opener.   My agent says it dates to pre-1917.  Lots of wear and a broken tip.  Some might say, “it’s broken”; others would say, “it’s stunning”!   Regardless, this is a genuine antique that is… Continue reading

Griffon / Gryphon Letter Opener. Paperweight. Iron.

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    Cast from an authentic 18th Century European dagger.     Stands not included.

Medieval Miniature Swords.  SIX Swords.  Display Stand.  Stainless Steel

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    Replicas of REAL swords.  Each made of stainless steel with silver-plated handles.  A unique display stand is included.   Handle designs are identical front and back.   Recently I saw this set for $ 185.00 USD, described with some flaws.  This set is in perfect… Continue reading

Huge 32” Antique Wooden Tantrik Vajrakilaya Phurba.  Kila.  Nepal.

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    This is fantastic!   The kīla – or phurba –  is used as a ritual implement to signify stability on sacred ground/earth during ceremonies.  Only those initiated in its use, or otherwise empowered, may wield it. The energy of the kīla is fierce, wrathful, piercing, affixing,… Continue reading

Bronze Phurba / Phurpa with Copper & Turquoise Case / Tube.  Tibet.

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    Small but nice detail.   This item has sold.  Thanks. C. H. !!

Warrior Short Sword with Scabbard.  Bhutan / Tibet

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    Scabbard is a mix of silver and nickel (for hardness and durability)  Wire wrapped grip.   Not sure how old this sword is but the design and style date back to the 19th Century . . .  which is likely.   Beyond fantasy  . .… Continue reading
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