This wooden phurba comes from Nepal. It is a very old one, with a face handcarved in an archaic Nepalese style. There are some remains of old fabric on both the body, the neck and the head area's and on one side a part of a little wooden stick, attached to the 'shoulder' area is still there (perhaps this phurba had 'arms' at one point in its life?). Very clearly this is not a phurba made for decorative or tourist-purposes. Instead this is a really old one, made for very practical purposes by the village shaman.
Of course, due to its age and usage, this phurba isn't in perfect condition. But only think about all the work it must have done during its long lifespan.... this phurba definitely knows its way around the block. Will you be its next partner to join in serious heavy duty?
This antique phurba has a length of 25 centimeters and weighs 116 grams.
Read more about the general and specific design and symbolism of the phurba in the general description of this webshop-collection.
