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20th April 2010, 05:36 PM
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Hi Jalith,
it's a Phurba.....a buddhist spiritual dagger http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phurba http://www.himalayanmart.com/PhurbaRitualDagger.php Regards David |
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20th April 2010, 08:06 PM
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Thanks David!
I wasn't expecting an answer so quickly - I see I came to the right place! I guess my next task is to figure out if it was produced for tourists, or if it is a genuine article... Regards J |
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20th April 2010, 11:12 PM
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An interesting form for these IMO .
Is the Makara a common figure for a phurba ?  BTW, welcome ! 
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21st April 2010, 01:19 AM
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Hi Rick, yes the Makara is present on a number of phurbas. Google Makara and Phurba .... I asume this Hindu symbol has filtered through to Tibet (and regions) and is incoporated into the symbolism of the other 'elements' of the Phurba. Regards David |
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