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

This 19th century bronze Urli (ഉരുളി) from Kerala

Made for export to Georgian England

keeping residents cool in the harsh climate

with subtle variations in colour and surface patination enhancing its authenticity

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