Gandhanra Antique Tibetan Amulet,Kartika(knife of the dakinis), Trantic Buddhism Dharma, Made of Cold Iron

❤This unique old kartika pendant is hand carved by Tibetan craftsmen from Tibet in 1980's. From Hepo Town, Baiyu County, the birthplace of the famous Tibetan handicrafts. Its upper part is a skull, and the lower part is a kartika,the symbol of the vine is inlaid with brass wire. You can make it into a necklace, or a keychain, or just put it on your desk,as an ornament. ❤All our crafts are directly handmade from Tibet. When you purchase this craft it helps and support the artisan and their families in Tibet. Your support is highly appreciated. ❤Details 100% Handmade Material:cold iron,brass Pattern: kartika,knife of the dakinis. Dhrama Height: 40mm /1.57 inches Width: 21mm/ 0.83inches ❤Free Gift : Cowhide Cord Color:Black,Brown (Please choose your favorite color) Length:68cm / 26.8inches Width:4mm / 0.16inches ❤ABOUT KARTIKA A kartika (Sanskrit: kartari; Tibetan: གྲི་གུག་, Wylie: gri-gug,or kartrika in Nepal,) is a small, crescent-shaped, hand-held ritual flaying knife used in the tantric ceremonies of Vajrayana Buddhism. The kartari is said to be "one of the quintessential attributes of the wrathful Tantric deities."It is commonly known as the "knife of the dakinis."Its shape is similar to the Inuit ulu or woman's knife, which is used for many things including cleaning skins. While the kartari is normally held in the right hand of a dakini in Vajrayana iconography and spiritual practice, occasionally it can be seen being held by esoteric male deities,such as certain forms of Yamantaka.It is also found frequently in the iconography of the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual practice of Chöd. The dakini's knife has a flat sharpened blue iron blade with a curved hook at its outer extremity, which enables the flaying activities of cutting, scraping, and pulling. Its faceted or eight-sided handle is attached to the upper edge of the blade by either a leaf-shaped golden mount or the wide-open mouth of a golden makara, and the handle's top is sealed by a half-vajra. The same way that the bell and vajra are usually paired