A carved wooden block for printing images into dough made from roast barley flour (tsampa) for use in tantric chowa rituals. Carved with Tibetan text, probably a mantra, on one side and the six syllable mantra and the twelve animals, the twelve year signs of the Tibetan calendar on the other. Ext...
A carved wooden block for printing images into dough made from roast barley flour (tsampa) for use in tantric chowa rituals. Carvings include human and humanoid figures, symbols and the twelve animals, the twelve year signs of the Tibetan calendar on the other. Extent: One wooden dough mould. Si...
A carved wooden block for printing images into dough made from roast barley flour (tsampa) for use in tantric chowa rituals. Carvings include human and humanoid figures, symbols and the twelve animals, the twelve year signs of the Tibetan calendar on the other. Extent: One wooden dough mould. Si...
A painted wooden staff used by the nyahon, the head of the group of wedding singers. The staff is an important element in the performance of the stone songs, an elaborate and competitive ceremony undertaken during large Spiti weddings. Extent: One wooden staff. Size and dimensions of original ma...
A text in the form of a long paper scroll with images and text
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An untitled text. A long woodblock printed roll containing numerous signs and symbols, The eight auspicious Tibetansymbols; images of Boddhisatvas, daggers, animals like snakes, birds rabbits dogs and horse; the sun and moon. Extent: One text in the form of a long thin paper scroll. Size and dim...
A human skull cup or ka pa la. An object commonly used in tantric rituals. Extent: One skull cup. Size and dimensions of original material: 15.5 x 13 x 6 cm. Arrangement: Kept in the prayer room.
Two brass stands for the human skull cup. Extent: Brass stands. Size and dimensions of original material: 13 x 8 cm. Arrangement: Kept in the prayer room.
A collection of small objects, two conches, a dagger with a broken blade, a vajra, and a tsa tas mould. Extent: A collection of six small objects. Size and dimensions of original material: various. Arrangement: Kept in the prayer room.
An astrological thangka / divination chart consulted by astrologers in order to work out auspicious dates according to the year, month and date of birth of the individual requesting the information. Extent: One astrological thangka / divination chart. Size and dimensions of original material: 23 ...
A modern vajra / dorje and bell. A ritual object and musical instrument used together in tantric rituals. Extent: One vajra / dorje and bell.Size and dimensions of original material: Bell is 16 cm long and 9 cm across. Vajra is 11 x 3 x 3 cm. Condition of original material: Good condition. Custo...