Relic - Nepal - handmade (No reserve price)
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Traditional ritual crown or headband from Nepal, made of bone, called Ringa, with five panels representing the Five Dhyani Buddhas, handmade, dating to 1970–1980, 43 cm high, 14 cm wide, 1 cm deep, approx. 275 g, in good used condition with slight signs of age and small stains.
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This object is a traditional ceremonial crown or headband (also known as Ringa or Mukut) from the Himalayan region, specifically used in Buddhist and tantric rites in Nepal and Tibet. This type of headband is worn by Buddhist monks, priests (Vajracharyas) or shamans during sacred dances (Cham dances) and tantric ceremonies:
The five panels traditionally represent the Five Dhyani Buddhas. In a wrathful, tantric variant these are depicted as fearsome faces or skulls (Citipati) to symbolize conquering the ego and impermanence.
The faces are finely carved from probably yak bone and mounted on textile panels. The edges are decorated with beads that are also bone-made. The fabric bands on top are used to tie the crown at the back of the head.
Carefully packed and insured for shipping.
This object is a traditional ceremonial crown or headband (also known as Ringa or Mukut) from the Himalayan region, specifically used in Buddhist and tantric rites in Nepal and Tibet. This type of headband is worn by Buddhist monks, priests (Vajracharyas) or shamans during sacred dances (Cham dances) and tantric ceremonies:
The five panels traditionally represent the Five Dhyani Buddhas. In a wrathful, tantric variant these are depicted as fearsome faces or skulls (Citipati) to symbolize conquering the ego and impermanence.
The faces are finely carved from probably yak bone and mounted on textile panels. The edges are decorated with beads that are also bone-made. The fabric bands on top are used to tie the crown at the back of the head.
Carefully packed and insured for shipping.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
275 g
Specific region of origin
hymelaya
Title additional information
handmade
Material
factory, Bone
Country of origin
Nepal
Height
43 cm
Indigenous object name
Ringa
Width
14 cm
Depth
1 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1970-1980
