Description: TIBETAN BUDDHIST PHURBA / PHURWA RITUALISTIC DAGGER. A Phurwa or Phurba sometimes called a "magic dagger", is a tantric ritual object used to conquer evil spirits and to destroy obstacles. It is utilized in magic rituals by high level tantric practitioners. The word Phurwa is used primarily in Central Tibet, while the word phurba is used more often in Kham, Amdo, and Ladakh. The component phurba in the word Phurwa is a Tibetan rendering of the Sanskrit word Kila, meaning peg or nail. The Phurwa is an implement that nails down and also binds. It was thus by stabbing a Phurwa into the earth, and thereby nailing and binding the evil spirits, that Padmasambhava, regarded as the inventor of this implement, consecrated the ground on which the Samye monastery was established in the eighth century. Dagger measures approximately 14.5" from tip to the horse head top. Please Note: Most vintage/antique items will have minor wear due to their age and or years of service, which adds to the charm of these items. Whenever purchasing a vintage item, it’s natural to expect small imperfections. I do my very best to accurately disclose and photograph in the listing, however, I am not a certified expert of antiquities. Please feel free to contact me with any questions prior to purchasing the item as we do not accept returns on items that could sustain damage on the return transit.
Price: 118.2 USD
Location: Triangle, Virginia
End Time: 2024-12-06T04:44:12.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Deity: Mahakala
Metals: Silver tone metal
Religion: Buddhism
Featured Refinements: Phurba, RITUAL DAGGER
Country/Region of Manufacture: Nepal
Handmade: Yes
