Altar bell with dorje #9, B-quality

Bells are used for spiritual and ritual purposes all over the world, especially on the Eurasian continent. Also when visiting a traditional shaman, they are not to be missed. They are everywhere. On the costume, on the drum, on the altar, on attributes and spirit dolls.

Altar bells such as this one can be used during rituals, ceremonies and healing sessions, especially at the beginning and/or end of the session. They are used for multiple reasons. For example; they clearly mark the beginning and end of the session, making it a period set apart from the rest of the day, their sounds and vibrations cleanse space and energyfields and they call in the helpfull spirits and drive out the heavy ones. 

This bell is a Tibetan one, made from bronze and with the symbol of a dorje at the handle. It is approximately 16 centimeters high and weighs 270 grams. It is a vintage one, with the traces that come with age and previous usage, but overall in good condition.

As can be seen on the detail pictures, the original hanging from the clapper (what should have been some sort of metal eyelet/hook) has gone missing over time and has been replaced with a simple piece of cord. The clapper itself is still the original one. Because the clapper is now hanging not in the exact position where it should be, the sound and vibration of the bell is a bit off. But of course, this can easily be fixed by making a new, stable metal eyelet to fix the clapper in the right position again. 

Because of this, this bell is labelled and prized as B-quality. But with a little time and effort it can be a great ritual attribute again.

 Only one available.