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Tibetan Buddhist Mala w/ Brass Skulls & Demon Heads

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Tibetan Buddhist Mala w/ Brass Skulls & Demon Heads

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Description

Central Asia, Tibet / Nepal, Himalaya Region, ca. mid-20th century CE. A ceremonial mala garland made of cotton with purple silk brocade and painted brass heads and skulls. This was worn by Buddhist dancers / monks during ceremonies honoring Mahakala, the heads representing vanquished demons and Citipati skulls. Size of textile laid flat: 27" L x 8" W (68.6 cm x 20.3 cm); largest head: 3.5" Diameter (8.9 cm)

Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection

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Condition

Slight odor to the textile from incense. Minor stains and some fraying to silk. Green and black patina, abrasions and losses to pigment, and indentations to brass heads. Good condition.

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Tibetan Buddhist Mala w/ Brass Skulls & Demon Heads

Name: Tibetan Buddhist Mala w/ Brass Skulls & Demon Heads
SKU: 156984988
Price: 1000 USD
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