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Rare Yak Bone Mahakala Phurba / Phurpa, Nepal. Tibet.

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The ceremonial dagger – phurba – is one of the primary tools for all shamanic rituals. It is used for exorcising demons and driving away negative spirits. Its three sides destroy the three evils: attachment, aversion and delusion. Add to any phurba the three headed Mahakala and… Continue reading →
  • Item Number: W-7656
  • Provenance/Origin: Nepal. Sibrung, near border. Age unknown.
  • Composition: Yak bone or some other bone
  • Dimensions: 10.75" long x 1.5" at widest point
  • Weight: 0.75 pound
  • Price: $ 585.00 USD
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Large 3-faced Hayagriva Phurba / Phurpa Ritual Ceremonial Dagger, Tibet

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Constructed of brass, Phurbas have a rich Tibetan history. These are ritual daggers used in fighting the forces of evil. Three different faces of a fierce tutelary deity. The middle is a vajra or lightning bolt with an eternal knot at each end. At the bottom is a… Continue reading →
  • Item Number: W-6127
  • Provenance/Origin: Tibetan. Age likely late-1900s
  • Composition: Brass
  • Dimensions: 14" total length. 2.5" at widest point.
  • Weight: 1.60 Pounds
  • Price: $ 187.00 USD
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Old / Rare Ancestral Brass Pisau Batak Sword / Knife. Sumatra

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This is a stunning piece of weaponry. The brass sword / knife with its ASO ( human like ancestral spirits ) traditional figures adorn both the handle and sheath. This is a well-crafted knife / sword . . . in excellent condition for its age. For the Serious Collector.
  • Item Number: W-0918
  • Provenance/Origin: Early- to mid- 1900s. Sumatra
  • Composition: Brass and other metals
  • Dimensions: 15" total x 2.5" at widest point. Blade: 11"
  • Weight: 1.5 pounds
  • Price: $ 645.00 USD
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Rare Javanese Kris / Keris. Dapur Luk. Centipede Pamor. Timoho Wood Sheath. Java

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The blade (wilah) with its visible and structural pamor/surface is the most spiritual and powerful part of the Kris. This particular weapon is defined by its shape . . an undulating shape called dapur luk. The metal composition – a mixture of alloys – is usually iron… Continue reading →
  • Item Number: W-5195
  • Provenance/Origin: Java. Circa mid- to late- 1900s
  • Composition: Blade: composite metal alloys. Timoho wood.
  • Dimensions: Total length in sheath: 20". Sheath: 6" at widest point. Blade: 13.75" long.
  • Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Price: $ 395.00 USD
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Old Asmat Headhunter Dagger. Cassowary Bird bone. Tribal. Arrow tip. Papua New Guinea

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Typical of the tribal thigh bone daggers used in ceremonial and ritualistic events. These are made from the thigh bone of a Cassowary, a large flightless bird. The head – or joint – is decorated with coix beads and cassowary feathers bundles. This is an older… Continue reading →
  • Item Number: W-1775
  • Provenance/Origin: PNG. Mid-1900s. From private collection in Australia.
  • Composition: Bone, feathers and beads.
  • Dimensions: 15.25" long x 3" at widest point on top.
  • Weight: 0.75 pound
  • Price: $ 255.00 USD
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Old Tantric Yak Bone Phurba / Phurpa. Nepal / Tibet.

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This Tibetan yak bone phurba shows Vajrakilaya, the yidam diety that is most powerful in removing obstacles. Vajrakilaya is one of eight deities of Kagye. Phurba’s are ritual daggers used to confront evil spirits. Authentic bone phurbas are becoming very hard to find. This is an excellent specimen.… Continue reading →
  • Item Number: W-3957
  • Provenance/Origin: Tibet / Nepal. Circa mid-1900s
  • Composition: Bone
  • Dimensions: 14" long. 1.75" at widest point.
  • Weight: 0.75 pounds
  • Price: $ 310.00 USD
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Antique Badik / Badek Dagger / Knife. Ivory handle. North Sumatra. Indonesia.

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The scabbard is ivory as well as part of the hilt. The blade is adorned with Beras Wutah. The pamor is the most important part of the knife as it possesses strong power and influence. This is a weapon of defense as well as being used to slaughter… Continue reading →
  • Item Number: W-2211
  • Provenance/Origin: North Sumatra. Circa 1920 to 1940s
  • Composition: Ivory, metal
  • Dimensions: Blade: 8.5"; Total 12"
  • Weight: 0.75 pound
  • Price: $ 825.00 USD
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Yak Bone Phurba / Phurpa Tantric Master Quality with Stand, Tibet

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This was acquired by my agent from a Tantric Practioner who had it in his possession for over 50 years. I would estimate that it was originally carved in the 1940s. Phurpa / Phurba is a tantric ritual dagger used in most Buddhist ceremonies to conquer evil spirits and… Continue reading →
  • Item Number: W-0878
  • Provenance/Origin: Tibet. Circa 1940's, perhaps earlier
  • Composition: Bone
  • Dimensions: 11" tall x 3.5" at widest point (on base)
  • Weight: ~1 pound including base
  • Price: $ 530.00 USD
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Moro Punal Dagger / Knife. Southern Philippines

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A double-edged Moro Punal knife. The wood handle (perhaps burl wood) has an excellent patina. The hand guard and sheath’s multi- metal bands (sawasa) certainly have age. Some decoration (engraved silver/copper) on these bands indicates that this dagger was made for someone of importance. Belt… Continue reading →
  • Item Number: W-2740
  • Provenance/Origin: Southern Philippines. Early- to mid- 1900s
  • Composition: Wood, steel, metal composite
  • Dimensions: 10' total length. 6.5" blade
  • Weight: 0.5 pound
  • Price: $ 138.00 USD
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Bali – Hindu Styled Cutting / Butcher Knife. Lombok. Indonesia

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An older Lombok Island knife with a Bali-Hindu styling. Therefore, it was most likely made by descendants of the Balinese people. The sheath looks like some restoration has been done but the blade and handle are original. There is a crack in the handle as… Continue reading →
  • Item Number: W-7904
  • Provenance/Origin: Lombok Island. From the early- to mid- 1900s
  • Composition: Metal and wood
  • Dimensions: 16.25" total. 10.5" blade alone
  • Weight: 1.5 pounds
  • Price: $ 135.00 USD
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