Antique Tibetan Copper Prayer Wheel native american jewelry

Antique Tibetan Copper Prayer Wheel native american jewelryThis rare antique Tibetan prayer wheel was used in individual daily prayer. A hand crafted copper drum that spins and completely rotates sits atop the end of the well worn & patinated wooden handle. Although many have Mantras (written prayers and invocations) on the outside many older ones are far simpler. Mantras are placed inside the copper drum. During prayer devotees recite mantras and simultaneously rotate the prayer wheel. The energy and

Size:2 3/4” w x 2 1/2” d x 3

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5” High (12 1/2 centimeters)

An example such as this one was highly venerated and signs of extensive ritual wear show this could have been used in a home or local temple for the purposes of religious practice

Seat Diameter: 15” x 15”

Images of the vahana are also used on banners and emblems to identify the god or the cult affiliation of the devotee

It feels alive and dense with energy and atmosphere

All carpets and rugs are original and consummate hand-created works of art

The base and sculpture show signs of being extensively worshipped and were probably moved around a home or small temple

The poster comes with a Provence and written history of how and when it was obtained