This is a kapala (Sanskrit for "skull" but also for "turtle") that was used as a drinking vessel by a religious community in secret rituals. The object is handed down from the family of a high priest of the Bajrachya (Nepal) and is based on a turtle shell covered with copper. Since the material on the inside shown here has deteriorated noticeably, it is a cult object of considerable age, size 15 cm. [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: Kultgegenstände   |   Material: Schildpatt Präparate   |   Country of origin: Nepal | Similar pieces