These elaborately carved and painted horses were used at the entrance of village temples. Horses represent valor and chivalry and are considered good omen for the temples.
It is a traditional Bhutanese Silver with Burlwood Tea cup for butter tea called Suja. A simple, classic Bhutanese teacup fully lined with silver from inside and partially from the base to give protection
The serkyem offering set is used for making ritual offerings to Dharma-protectors and guardians. Literally, serkyem means “golden-drink.” Often serkyems are filled with black-tea and various grains such as hulled barley, rice, or wheat. Other offerings might include fruits, cookies, breads, and alcohol.
The vajra finial surmounting four wrathful heads above a makara head suspending a long triangular blade, the patina showing wear as well as traces of verdigris and puja powder.
Handmade extra-large long copper trumpet called a rag-dung that is approximately 97 inches long fully extended. From a collapsed possition, it telescopes in 3 sections. Decorated throughout with repousse brass cuffs dotted with red and turquoise stones.
Full Length: 97"
Weight: 17kg
Handmade extra-large long copper trumpet called a rag-dung that is approximately 97 inches long fully extended. From a collapsed possition, it telescopes in 3 sections. Decorated throughout with repousse brass cuffs dotted with red and turquoise stones.
This conch shell is 10 inches long, 4 inches wide, and 4 inches thick. This conch shell has sterling silver decoration around the outside. This conch shell was handmade in Bhutan. There is a double dorje symbol made from sterling silver on the conch shell, and there are turquoise and coral gemstones around the outside of this conch shell.