Rare Master Quality Handcrafted Tantric Oracle Cap. Crown. Tibet.

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Tibetan Oracles? Well, before Buddhism, there were Bons. Bons were a particular type of priest who performed rituals to gain the favor of local spirits and ensure the well-being and safety of the dead in the afterlife. Much, much later and under the influence of… Continue reading →

Item Number: O-0500
Provenance/Origin: Oracle crown. Priest Gurju. Nepal.
Composition: Copper, bronze/brass, fabric, gemstones
Dimensions: 6" tall x ~9" in diameter
Weight: 1.5 pounds
Price: $ 1,190.00 USD

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