Lifesize Tibetan Brass Skull w/ Articulating Jaw (Citipati Deity)
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Central Asia, China / Tibet, ca. late 20th to 21st century CE. A life-sized cast brass skull with an articulating jaw and narrow sockets, reminiscent of the Citipati deities in Himalayan Buddhism. The skeletal Citipati beings protect the Dharma (Buddhist teachings) from forces of dejection and ignorance. Size: 8" L x 5.5" W x 6" H (20.3 cm x 14 cm x 15.2 cm)
Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection
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#182109
Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#182109
Condition
Patina and dark toning throughout. Green oxidation on teeth. Some casting imperfections and pitting. Candle wax on the chin surface.
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Lifesize Tibetan Brass Skull w/ Articulating Jaw (Citipati Deity)
Estimate $300 - $450
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