"Early Arts Asian Art Phurbu Shaman Ritual Dagger Nepal Tribal Art 19th Century Tibet"
RELIGIOUS ARTS - TRIBAL ART - ASIAN ARTS - EARLY ARTS NEPAL-TIBET 19TH CENTURY CARVED WOOD The jhankri, shaman in Nepalese tribal culture, uses the phurbu, dagger/dagger (symbolic), during religious rituals (protection, healing. ..). Typical characteristics on the handle, the three grimacing faces as well as the engraved patterns. Very beautiful patina of use. Good condition (missing; see descriptive photos). 
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