Painted Tibetan Mahakala Torgam Cabinet - 18thC Origin - Congo This 19th century bronze Urli

This 19th century bronze Urli (ഉരുളി) from Kerala

Chests from India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that influenced India

lock escutcheon and latch

Stories of his battles and events from his life would be performed infront of the Phad and it would have acted as a mobile altar

140 x 50 x 148 (wxdxh cms)

Painted Tibetan Mahakala Torgam Cabinet - 18thC Origin - Congo This 19th century bronze UrliThis beautiful Buddhist altar cabinet is painted with the wrathful deity of Mahakala. Mahakala was a fearsome Tibetan Buddhist deity identifiable by his three eyes and flaming eyebrows and beard. He could also be used to assist a journey to enlightenment through meditation by helping practitioners overcome spiritual obstacles and negative emotions. With specific offerings, he would protect a family or village. Mahakala is framed by two eight severed