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Old, Rare and Primitive Bronze Phurba. Chitpati. Amulet. Necklace. Tibet

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This is a curious piece, not because of the image of a protector, Chitipati, but because of the weight and design of this Phurba. The weight feels like there is a mixture of lead rather than tin. Furthermore, there is a lot of metal movement between the blade… Continue reading →

Item Number: W-7380
Provenance/Origin: Tibet. Age unknown but well worn.
Composition: Bronze
Dimensions: 5" long x 0.75" at widest point
Weight: 0.50 pound
Price: $ 245.00 USD

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Rare Old Asmat Tribal Cassowary Bone Claw Dagger. Papua. New Guinea. Indonesia

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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 in a woven hood with braids of coix beads and cassowary… Continue reading →

Item Number: W-1506
Provenance/Origin: Papua. New Guinea. From a private collector in Indonesia. Circa mid-1900s
Composition: Bone, claw, feathers, beads, woven material, cord
Dimensions: 15.5" long x 2.5" at widest. Claw: 3.75" long
Weight: 0.75 pound
Price: $ 335.00 USD

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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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