Antique Kapala Goat Skull Cap Oddity Curio Tibetan Ram Nepal Tantrik Bronze NR
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:44632315 | Region of Origin: Tibet |
| Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Age: 1850-1899 |
| Type: Sculpture | Primary Material: Bone |
| Color: Dark Wood Tone | Maker: Tibet |
For sale is an original antique late 1800s Tibetan Buddhist Kapala silver and copper with mounting. This is an original item- it was collected over 50 years ago and was used in a temple (not made for tourist export like most). This is clearly an old Kapala with old beads and patina throughout. There is slight damage to the tops of the horns (rat teeth marks) while strange it also clearly indicates that this piece was used for spiritual purposes in a home or temple. Further highlighting... the piece is a custom made metal stand. This is a one in 1000 quality goat kapala, checking elsewhere online I have not been able to find a piece of similar quality. Absolutely museum quality.
The Tibetan skull (Kapala or Thod-pa) is used in tantric Buddhist ritual practices to represent the transformation of delusion into perfect wisdom. The mask also symbolises Great Bliss and is a potent symbol of impermanence. Traditionally crafted from the human cranium , sacred monkey skull or and a ram skulls & tortoise shells. It is one of the principal practice supports of the Tibetan Buddhist or Vajrayana yogin.
This kapala mask is elaborately mounted with precious metals (in this case silver and copper) adorned with red coral or glass. No parts are missing and it’s in beautiful condition. The precious metals are shaped in important Hindu/ Buddhist symbols like the lotus flower, dragons, skulls and other fancy decoration , Which is in excellent detail.
Measurements (excluding the stand) are as followed: Width horn tip to tip: 21 inches
Length: 10 inches
Depth: 5.5 inches
This auction ends on Sunday the 29th at 7pm Pacific- Happy Bidding!
The Tibetan skull (Kapala or Thod-pa) is used in tantric Buddhist ritual practices to represent the transformation of delusion into perfect wisdom. The mask also symbolises Great Bliss and is a potent symbol of impermanence. Traditionally crafted from the human cranium , sacred monkey skull or and a ram skulls & tortoise shells. It is one of the principal practice supports of the Tibetan Buddhist or Vajrayana yogin.
This kapala mask is elaborately mounted with precious metals (in this case silver and copper) adorned with red coral or glass. No parts are missing and it’s in beautiful condition. The precious metals are shaped in important Hindu/ Buddhist symbols like the lotus flower, dragons, skulls and other fancy decoration , Which is in excellent detail.
Measurements (excluding the stand) are as followed: Width horn tip to tip: 21 inches
Length: 10 inches
Depth: 5.5 inches
This auction ends on Sunday the 29th at 7pm Pacific- Happy Bidding!
