Gandhanra Handmade Antique Tibetan Tantric Practitioner Vajra Chopper Phurba Ritual Implements, 1 Set of 6 PCs

❤This set of Ritual Implements are handmade by Tibetan craftsmen from Tibet in 1980's. From Hepo Town, Baiyu County, the birthplace of the famous Tibetan handicrafts. ❤Aesthetically appealing and visually resplendent, Tibetan ritual implements are indeed fascinating, as much for their exquisite craftsmanship as for their rich forms and symbolism. They are handcrafted in brass handle and cold iron blade,partially inlaid with agate and turquoise,and terminating in five-pronged vajra terminals ❤Details Item name: Ritual Items Set 100% Handmade Material:brass,cold iron,agate,turquoise Quantity: 1 set of 6 rituals. 2 * long handle kartika 1 * short handle kartika 1 * hammer 1 * hook ❤ABOUT Tibetan Dharma Ritual Implements Broadly speaking, the category of ritual objects in Tibetan religion includes nearly all objects that serve a religious function. The extensive variety and uses of ritual objects should be noted as one of the defining elements of Tibetan art, for no other culture has generated so wide a range of such implements. The great breadth also holds true for the materials they are made from. These include various metal alloys, precious metals, especially silver, jewels, wood, sculpted butter, and even human bones and ashes, taking the ritual well beyond the usual range of materials familiar among most religious traditions. Most ritual objects are used in temples by initiated lamas who alone have the right and duty to perform the various rituals. In this and in many other ways the customs are not different from those of Judaism and Christianity, in which the rabbi or priest performs most acts of worship. Aesthetically appealing and visually resplendent, Tibetan ritual implements are indeed fascinating, as much for their exquisite craftsmanship as for their rich forms and symbolism. A Phurwa, sometimes called a "magic dagger", is a tantric ritual object used to conquer evil spirits and to destroy obstacles. It is utilized in magic rituals by high level tantric practitioners. The word Phurwa is used prima