Contemporary Cast Bronze Shaman Phurba 

Length 21 cm (8 ¼ inches), Weight 394 grams

This interesting contemporary cast bronze shaman phurba from Bhutan features the 3 faces of a wrathful deity wearing a skull headdress and a bear crown.  It has a dorje hilt with skulls and endless knot, and a makara (mythical sea creature) above a 3-sided blade with entwined snakes.

A good quality cast with well defined features and in excellent condition.  Phurba are ritual tools used by shaman for transformation, healing and protection.