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Himalaya Region, Tibet, ca. 18th century CE. This human skull cap, known as a Kapala or Thod-pa, was made to be used in Hindu and Buddhist tantra rituals (Vajrayana). Not only are they used in rituals, they are also used to remind the religious of the impermanence of terrestrial life. Skulls like this one would have come from a sky burial site. Size: 7.2" L x 5" W x 3.3" H (18.3 cm x 12.7 cm x 8.4 cm).

Provenance: Ex-private New Mexico collection

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  • Condition: Expected age wear and patina

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