Bali togogan (figural) hilts

David · 7th May 2008, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by VVV

It looks like he is holding a vajra.

Michael, that's an awesome hilt. I think that might be a bell with the vajra. It looks like a bell coming down from his hand. These are often used in conjunction with each other.

VVV · 8th May 2008, 06:03 AM

David,

That seems probable as it's held in the left hand. Left and the bell represents the female principle in Tantric Buddhism/Vajrayana. Right hand and the vajra the male principle. Unfortunately the right hand is missing on this hilt.

Michael

8th May 2008, 06:03 AM	#2
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	David, That seems probable as it's held in the left hand. Left and the bell represents the female principle in Tantric Buddhism/Vajrayana. Right hand and the vajra the male principle. Unfortunately the right hand is missing on this hilt. Michael