17" Tibetan Buddhist Mahakala Phurpa in Brass

17" Tibetan Buddhist Mahakala Phurpa in Brass is a ceremonial phurpa dagger sculpture in brass within the Tibetan Buddhist art tradition. This compact form presents Mahakala as a fierce guardian figure, captured in a dense, dynamic silhouette that invites careful study and mindful presence.

Material and craftsmanship: Cast in solid brass, the piece bears an aged patina that enriches its contours. Talented artisans hand finish the surface, accenting fine relief work and the symbolic imagery along the haft and blade. Each detail is shaped with patient precision, reflecting traditional metalworking techniques that honor the lineage of this object.

Placement and use: Suitable for home temple altars, meditation spaces, or as a refined decor accent on a shelf or cabinet. It is also an evocative gift for collectors of sacred art or Himalayan crafts and pairs well with other brass or stone pieces.

Artistic significance: In Tibetan art, Mahakala is depicted as a guardian figure. The phurpa is a symbolic implement representing protection and the transformation of obstacles, rendered here through careful engraving and balanced dimensions. The piece is part of Exotic India Art's collection of Tibetan ritual objects.