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Lot 60

Two ritual skull implements and ritual spear
Tibet, 19th century

17 March 2014, 13:00 EDT
New York

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Two ritual skull implements and ritual spear

Tibet, 19th century
Including a complete copper alloy skull with a detachable lid and spinal cord handle. The skull kalpala with a smooth surface and yellowed patina; the spear with flaming scrolls around the tip. (3)
Spear: 22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm) high; Metal skull: 7 in. (17.7 cm) high

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Provenance:
Private American Collection

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