Phurba amulet made of white metal

This archaic phurba pendant is made of white metal and is 6.5 cm long (incl. eyelet). The depiction shows a traditional, wrathful protective figure in the upper section and the dagger-like tip in the lower section, typical of the ritual phurba form. It is wornon a black, adjustable cord with a circumference of approx. 36 - 62 cm.

The phurba (also known as kila) is an important symbol in Tibetan Buddhism. It stands for cutting through negative energies, obstacles and ignorance. Worn as a pendant, it is a powerful symbol of protection and an expression of inner clarity.

The amulet is made in a traditional workshop in Nepal.