February 29, 2024
5.5" Crafted Phurba - Tibetan Buddhist Ritual Dagger from Nepal
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Beautifully crafted Phurba - Vajrakilaya - Tibetan Buddhist Ritual Dagger from Nepal - 5.5"Phurba - The Ritual Dagger The kīla or phurba is a three-sided peg, stake, knife, or nail-like ritual implement traditionally associated with Indo-Tibetan Buddhism, Bön, and Indian Vedic traditions. The kīla is associated with the meditational deity Vajrakīla or Vajrakīlaya.(1) Piece Phurba - Silver tone in color, 5.5" inches tallThe Phurba is triple sided Tibetan ritual dagger or stake. Tibetan meaning for Phurba refers to a stake used for tethering or a peg used for securing a tent. While other objects of similar shape can be considered Phurba, it is usually a knife with three distinct segments, one of which is a characteristic three - sided blade or point. The segments and the triple blade represent the three spirit worlds, while the Phurba as a whole symbolizes the "worlds axis" bring all three worlds together. This Ritual Buddhist Dagger or dart symbolizes the slaying or destruction of foe or obstructions. This ritual object is usually made of various clay, woods, metals or human or monkey bones or a combination which is considered a powerful element for driving away evil spirits, however wood and bone are also used and often required for certain ritual events. The lower part of the blade is said to represent "Method" while the handle
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