phurwa

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 →

Item Number: W-3713
Provenance/Origin: Bagmati River village
Composition: Brass
Dimensions: 9.5" long x 1.5" wide
Weight: 1 pound
Price: $ 128.00 USD

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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 →

Item Number: W-9235
Provenance/Origin: Katmandu. Village on the Bagmati River. Circa late 1800s to early 1900s.
Composition: Wood
Dimensions: 20" long x 1.75" wide x 2" deep
Weight: 1.25 pounds
Price: $ 255.00 USD

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