Bell with guardian 20 millimeter

In traditional shamanism, bells are used for many purposes, because they can serve as houses for spirits and their sound represents the voice of those spirits.  

On both sides of this bell there's a very detailed, high relief depiction of an angry deity. Beings such as these can be found all over traditions of Buddhism, Hinduism and classical shamanism. They are the fierce, wrathful or forceful aspects or manifestations of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas or Devas.

In different traditions they hold slightly different meanings, but overall it can be said they are very strong protectors and guardians against demons, evil spirits and other negative influences. They guard the spiritual seeker on his path to wisdom, compassion and enlightenment, and aid him by transforming negative mental factors and destroying obstacles that may block the way.

In different traditions the Angry Deity has different names, such as Mahakala, Yamantaka, Yama, Bhairava, Erlik-Khaan. They are often portrait as terrifying, demonic looking beings adorned with human skulls or bone ornaments and ritual weapons.

This bell can be used as a separate protective amulet or for that purpose be sewn on your ritual costume or attributes.

This bell is made from brass and measures approximately 20 millimeters (measured without eyelet). It comes to us via our friends at Shaman Bazar.

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