Buddhist Tantric Gilt- Copper Skulls and Demon Heads Mala Garland - Tibet (No reserve price)
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Late 20th‑century Tibetan gilt‑copper Buddhist tantric mala garland with nine heads including a centerpiece, worn by dancers or monks in ceremonies, original/ authentic and in good condition, weight 526 g, 66 × 22 × 6 cm, provenance from a gallery/antique dealer, and no stand.
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Very rare and Intricate Handmade Buddhist Tantric Gilt- Copper Skulls and Demon Heads Mala Garland from Tibet.
This interesting and rare ceremonial mala garland made of gilt copper heads attached to cotton,leather thread at end of the top of garland to tied it up and organic cotton brocade panels. This garland adornment was worn by Buddhist dancers / monks during ceremonies honoring Mahakala, the heads representing vanquished demons and Citipati skulls. The heads are hollow with openwork mouths, fanged teeth, and repousse and chased details painted with black, lacquer red, and gold gilding. Some faces are snarling, some have eyes popping out and drooping from the sockets.
Despite their intense and grim appearance, the skulls and the distended eyeballs symbolize impermanence, death, and wisdom- as well as the various organs, tissues, and bones that make up the five senses. Citipati skeletons also protect the Dharma (Buddhist teachings) from forces of dejection and ignorance. Number of Heads including centerpiece is 9!
Museum quality piece, very Rare.
No reserve price!
Careful registered sending,
Very rare and Intricate Handmade Buddhist Tantric Gilt- Copper Skulls and Demon Heads Mala Garland from Tibet.
This interesting and rare ceremonial mala garland made of gilt copper heads attached to cotton,leather thread at end of the top of garland to tied it up and organic cotton brocade panels. This garland adornment was worn by Buddhist dancers / monks during ceremonies honoring Mahakala, the heads representing vanquished demons and Citipati skulls. The heads are hollow with openwork mouths, fanged teeth, and repousse and chased details painted with black, lacquer red, and gold gilding. Some faces are snarling, some have eyes popping out and drooping from the sockets.
Despite their intense and grim appearance, the skulls and the distended eyeballs symbolize impermanence, death, and wisdom- as well as the various organs, tissues, and bones that make up the five senses. Citipati skeletons also protect the Dharma (Buddhist teachings) from forces of dejection and ignorance. Number of Heads including centerpiece is 9!
Museum quality piece, very Rare.
No reserve price!
Careful registered sending,
Details
Country of Origin
Tibet
Period
Late 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Buddhist Tantric Gilt- Copper Skulls and Demon Heads Mala Garland
Height
66 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
6 cm
Weight
526 g
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Authenticity
Original/official
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