Dagger - China (No reserve price)

Region: Tibet and Nepal.
Name of the tribe/culture: It is mainly associated with the Tibetan Buddhist culture (notably the Nyingma tradition) and the Tamang tribes from the Nepalese Himalaya, where shamans use it for healing and protection.
Earth magic
Earth magic
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Material
Brass or Bronze: Visible from the gold-like shine and patina on the handle and the faces.
Base: The triangular foot is often made of the same metal, sometimes with colorful inlay or painting (red and green) to symbolize lotus leaves.
Symbolic materials: Traditionally phurbas are also made from iron (sometimes meteorite iron), wood, or bone, depending on the specific ritual purpose.
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Instagram
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Dimensions (as listed)
Height: 350 mm (35 cm)
Width: 150 mm (15 cm)
Note: This is a hefty specimen; many ritual phurbas for personal use are smaller (often between 15 and 25 cm).
Ananda Spiritual Living
Ananda Spiritual Living
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Symbolism and Features
Three Faces: The top shows three heads of an angry deity (often Vajrakilaya or Hayagriva), symbolizing victory over the three 'poisons': ignorance, desire and hatred.
Snakes (Nagas): On the blade there are often entwined snakes, representing protection and power over the underworld.
Triangular Blade: The three sides symbolize cutting away negativity and mastering the past, present and future.