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Tibetan Kapala, Sacred Ceremonial Human Skull.

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Tibetan Kapala, Sacred Ceremonial Human Skull.

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Tibetan Kapala, Sacred Ceremonial Human Skull. Skull mounted with silver metal with inset stones; skullcap with incised geometric decoration and a hinged lid. {Approximate dimensions: 7 1/2 high x 6 wide x 7 1/4 inches deep.}. Condition: One silver foot which props up the skull is loose, with the mounting not set completely. At least two small silver mountings are missing. One ear is very loose.

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Tibetan Kapala, Sacred Ceremonial Human Skull.

Name: Tibetan Kapala, Sacred Ceremonial Human Skull.
SKU: 88614417
Price: 2250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $2,000

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