A Ceremonial Kapala Scull, Tibet, 19th Century

A Ceremonial Kapala Scull, Tibet, 19th Century Description: A human skull decorated with silver ornaments throughout. The eyes set with onyx. The scalp opens to reveal a silver-plated bowl. Height: 16

Himalayan Art A bronze Kapala Tibet, 19th century . . Cm 18,50 x 9,00 x 13,60. Provenance: Private collection Milan, Italy.

Tibetan Gyantse 'Ceremonial-Goyul' (Dragon), South Tibet, late 19th century, wool/wool, approx. 67 x 55 cm, condition: (traces of age), small Tibetan ceremonial-Goyul rug with dragon motif. Special-Au

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th century CE. A ceremonial iron knife with a curved blade terminating in a hook on one end whose form is reminiscent of an abstract bird. The handle is cast on, made of bro

Tibet, probably late 19th Century. Ceremonial shell overlaid with silver decorated with relief images of dragons and animals. Turquoise and coral cabochons. 8.25"l.

**Originally Listed At $200** Tibet, 19th century CE. An impressively carved ceremonial wooden peg known as a purba (also purpa). The three sided "blade" is extensively carved with fantastical figures

Tibet, 19th century. Wonderfully well worn wooden handle to a ceremonial drum. In the shape of a purba with three sided “blade” each decorated with designs in relief including serpentine desig

Tibet, ca. 19th century CE. Unusual ritualistic stone skull surmounted by a stylized Dorje. Carved hard greenstone skull set with deep red coral eyes, chin set into metal base. Atop the skull is a Dor

Tibet, ca. late 19th century. A rare ceremonial hat made of gilt lacquer over composition, finely painted all over with scenes of wrathful deities and lotus flowers. Surmounted by a silver and coral f

Ceremonial drum, likely from Tibet or Nepal, late 19th or early 20th century, having a woven hide covering and a single handle, 5.5"h x 17"w x 13"d.

A BLACKGROUND THANGKA DEPICTING MAHAKALA Tibet, 19th to early 20th century. Distemper and gold on cloth. The wrathful protector depicted with two arms, holding kapala and trident in his hands, stridin

2 tantric ritual vessels. Tibet or Nepal. 19th/early 20th century. Kapala with painted interiors with tantric divinities. 7in length.

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a fine cast-bronze ceremonial bell known as a dorje (vajra) that is replete with Buddhist symbolism. The handle finial represents half o

**Originally Listed At $400** Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a fine cast-bronze ceremonial bell known as a dorje (vajra) that is replete with Buddhist symbolism. The h

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An antique hand-made ceremonial crown known as a ringa, made from thin lacquered wood or thick paperboard painted with golden pigments and

A large rare damask silk and brocade appliqué depicting the disembodied face of the mythical creature of the skies, Chibar or Kirtimukha(Sanskrit), Tibet, Early 19th Century. Used as a decoration for

Buddhist Icon. Tibet. 19th century. Distemper on heavy cloth. Image of the Medicine Buddha surrounded by Lineage figures. 25" x 17". Brocade mounts. Brass pulls. Estate of Robert Finley (1929-2007). F

Tigma Nambu Cushion Cover, Tibet, wool, 19th Century. Size: 75'' x 30.25'' (191 x 77 cm).

Rare Antique Shan Engraved Skull Kapala, 19th C.A human skull kapala with Burmese writing, tantric square, and magical symbols, cut from the frontal or parietal portion of the skull and used in Shaman

Tibetan Warp Face Back Meditation Rug, Tibet, 19th C. Ecclesiastic Wangden style Lama's khagangma square with bottle green field and inner border with lac red accents. Size: 2'11'' x 3'1'' (89 x 94 cm

Tibetan Tsukdruk 4 Panel Rug, Tibet, 19th C. Nomad's khaden sleeping carpet woven in separate strips on back-strap looms, then joined. 2'4'' x 4'7'' (71 x 140 cm). Weight: 5 lbs

Rare Flatwoven Trapping, Tibet, 19th C. or Earlier.Size: 2'0'' x 3'3'' (61 x 99 cm). Weight: 7 lbsFlat woven articles from Tibet are rare and never really reached the western marketplaces until the 19

Tibetan Medallion Sleeping Rug, Tibet, 19th C. Excellent color, age, and condition khaden with 2 floral medallions and 2 Long Life 'shou' symbols. Size: 2'4'' x 4'6'' (71 x 137 cm). Provenance: Bill L