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Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Handicrafts : Pre 1950 item #1456982 (stock #1-1287)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€190.00
String instrument ("saranghi") made of wood, decorated on its top with a human figure. Fine dark brown glossy patina. Himalayan region, early 20th century. Height: 42 cm. The sarangi is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition. NOTE: collected in Nepal in 1974.
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Ritual Objects : Pre 1920 item #1457592 (stock #C418)
Hundred and One Antiques
$2,800.00
Rare antique silver and gold damascened iron ceremonial tea bowl, possibly 13th-14th century, Tibet...
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Ritual Objects : Pre 1900 item #1458062 (stock #C445)
Hundred and One Antiques
$3,000.00
Antique copper alloy Sino-Tibetan Buddhist ritual bell Ghanta and Vajra, 16th -17th century, Ming Dynasty, Tibet.

The ghanta is cast in two parts: a silvery metal bell decorated with a band of vajra symbols and the shoulder adorned with sacred syllables in a written lantsa script...

Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Sculpture : Pre 1800 item #1458087 (stock #0532)
Momoyama Gallery
sold

What an amazing statue: early 18th century Tibetan Maitreya Buddha made of high class purple bronze, very impressing with 40 cm (15,8'') height and a almost 11 kg.

Smooth surface, wonderful and exquisite carving. Very fine antique condition with no repairs...

Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Carvings : Pre 1837 VR item #1458662 (stock #1-1295)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€2,200.00
Wood mask, with strong features, of a Mahakala. Dark brown glossy patina. Bhutan, 19th century. Height: 28.5 cm. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition. NOTE: collected in Nepal in 1978.
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Ritual Objects : Pre 1837 VR item #1459089 (stock #1-1296)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€700.00
Shaman's bracelet used during rituals meant to favor crops. Tha bracelet is decorated with two stylised men, each standing behind a plough drawn by two oxen. The rest of the decor consists in stylised plants and a circle (the sun?). The bracelet is made of bronze, with a beautiful patina. Himalayan Region, early 19th century, probably earlier. Inside diameter: around 8 cm. Very good condition. A very rare piece.
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Ritual Objects : Pre 1837 VR item #1459434 (stock #1-1299)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
SOLD
One point vajra, which belonged to a lower rank Buddhist lama. Bronze, with two old textile wrappings to protect fingers against the power of the thunderbolt. Tibet, early 19th century. Length: 21.5 cm. Abrasion due to great age, otherwise very good condition.
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Handicrafts : Pre 1920 item #1459935 (stock #7034)
Abhaya Asian Antiques
$350.00
Beautiful old Nepali/Tibetan bamboo box with rattan bindings and metal chain. Bought this in Kathmandu in 1986 and it always been one of my favorite pieces. There are cracks on the outside of the bamboo, but none on the inside. H: 20cm/8in and 9.8cm/3.9in.
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Handicrafts : Pre 1900 item #1461094 (stock #4656)
Hawkes, Asian Art
£110.00
An attractive copper and brass food container from Tibet. I am attracted by its simplicity and note that the copper part is brass brazed with a large dovetail seam around the middle.

Approximately 28.5cm high. One or two small dents from use...

Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Ritual Objects : Pre 1920 item #1461394
Zentner Collection
$3,800.00
Antique Himalayan ritual dagger, phurba, carved of bone with skulls, makara and nagas. Phurba usually have three sides while this one is unusual in that it has two. The purpose of the phurba is it's ritual use to subdue the powers of evil and transform them into positive forces. The various elements of the phurba are symbolic - the lower part (or blade) represents "Method" and the handle represents "Wisdom"...
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Ritual Objects : Pre 1900 item #1461397
Zentner Collection
$4,000.00
Antique Himalayan lidded box for Buddhist ritual use. Cylindrical form with four feet. Decorated with mixed metal inlay of silver and copper. The sides with a central band of heads and skulls. The lid with double vajra motif and an outer band of intricately inlaid silver coils.

Age: 18th century

Dimensions: 4 1/2" high x 4" wide
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Carvings : Pre 1900 item #1461400
Zentner Collection
$2,500.00
Antique Himalayan mask of Bhairava carved of rock crystal with skulls and brows in gilt copper repousse. Bhairava, also known as "The Terrifying One" gained his reputation for having a wild and unpredictable nature when he cut off one of the five heads of the god, Brahma. Bhairava was generated out of the god Shiva when he became angry while listening to the vain boastings of Brahma. Bhairava, the furious aspect of Shiva is worshipped by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains...
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Ritual Objects : Pre 1900 item #1461615
Zentner Collection
SOLD
Antique Tibetan kangling, a trumpet made for use in Buddhist chöd rituals and funerals. The kangling was played by the practitioner as an act of fearlessness and compassion, drawing out the hungry spirits so that they may have their suffering relieved. Kangling, which literally translates as "leg flute", were traditionally made of either a human tibia or femur and preferably that of a criminal or someone who died a violent death. The leg bone of a respected teacher was also acceptable...
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Ritual Objects : Pre 1900 item #1461617
Zentner Collection
SOLD
Tibetan antique set of 3 heads from a khatvanga ritual staff. The Tantric (esoteric) Buddhist ceremonial staff would have been held by an advanced practitioner during ceremonies and was a sacred object assisting in the rule over subtle bodies of energy. The three human heads (fresh, dried and bare skull), which once adorned the top of the staff in a stacked position, represent the 3 poisons of lust, hate and delusion...
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Ritual Objects : Pre 1900 item #1462015
Zentner Collection
$950.00
Antique Nepalese Hindu priest's bronze bangle bracelet. Made with intricate and highly raised Shiva symbols and animals.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 4" wide diameter
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Ritual Objects : Pre 1910 item #1462024 (stock #1-1309)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€290.00
"Khatvanga", a ritual object used during Tantric ceremonies, decorated with a crowned Citipati on its top, and incised geometric designs. Iron, with four inlaid bronze rings along the shaft. Tibet, early 20th century. Height: 23 cm. Strong oxydation, otherwise very good condition.
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Ritual Objects : Pre 1800 item #1462031 (stock #1-1310)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€1,200.00
Large mask representing the face of Mahakala with its typical terrifying expression, the features being carved in relief and the mouth in openwork showing teeth . At the top of the back of the head a small cylinder has been carved on a small platform. This cylinder was meant to contain a horse hair (often of white coulour), to decorate the mask. Wood, with obvious signs of great age and remains of woodworm attack (no more danger). Old accidents and old and local restorations on top of mask...
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Ritual Objects : Pre 1990 item #1462210 (stock #4A10B)
Lilly Parker Antiques, Inc.
$35.00
Tibetan Himalayan Brass Ghee Butter Lamp, 3 3/4" high, 3 3/8" diameter-top, 2 1/4" diameter-bottom, purchased in Lhasa 1985, it is in good condition
 
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