back to overview
 
303 photos
Ritual cakes (torma) called dmag gtor, "ritual cake of the warrior" are stuck into the masks of tsen, local deieties who play an important role in annual cere- monies performed for the well-being of the household. Mask, unfired clay, painted. H:34 cm
#040103 2

Ritual cakes (torma) called dmag gtor, "ritual cake of the warrior" are stuck i...

Mask of Pema Gyelpo, one of the eight aspects of Guru Rinpoche, an Indian mystic who is reputed to have introduced Tantric Buddhism to Bhutan in the 8th century. Wood, H: 44 cm
#040103 3

Mask of Pema Gyelpo, one of the eight aspects of Guru Rinpoche, an Indian...

Mask of wrathful deities. Peaceful deities can adopt a wrathful aspect to subdue malevolent forces. Masks are worn during religious dances, when the dancer incarnates a deiety. Wood, H: 32 cm
#040103 4

Mask of wrathful deities. Peaceful deities can adopt a wrathful aspect to subdu...

Mask of a ging (a celestial being who guards the paradise of Guru Rinpoche) identifiable because of the protruding fangs. Guru Rinpoche, an Indian mystic, is reputed to have introduced Tantric Buddhism to Bhutan. Wood, H: 30 cm
#040103 5

Mask of a ging (a celestial being who guards the paradise of Guru Rinpoch...

Mask of wrathful deities. Peaceful deities can adopt a wrathful aspect to subdue malevolent forces. Masks are worn during ritual dances when the dancer incarnates a deiety or spirit. Wood, H: 31 cm
#040103 6

Mask of wrathful deities. Peaceful deities can adopt a wrathful aspect to subdu...

Prajnaparamita-book that contains a well known philosophical text of Mahayana, or "Greater Vehicle" Buddhism. Buddhism came to Bhutan from India and its texts were translated from Sanskrit into Tibetan. Wood, sheet copper, silk cloth 24 x 69 cm
#040103 7

Prajnaparamita-book that contains a well known philosophical text of Ma...

The "Luck box" (yang gam) is always kept in the house, filled with precious objects such as beads of coral and turquoise placed there at the time the house was built. It is never opened as it contains the "luck" of house and family.Wood, polychrome textile covering, H: 53 cm
#040103 8

The "Luck box" (yang gam) is always kept in the house, filled with precious obj...

Slate carving of Guru Rinpoche with two consorts Guru Rinpoche is reputed to have brought Tantric Buddhism to Bhutan in the 8th century.
#040103 9

Slate carving of Guru Rinpoche with two consorts Guru Rinpoche is reputed...

Slate carvings of the "Guardians of the Four Quarters" also called the Four Great Kings, who usually protect the entrances to dzongs (fortress-monasteries) and temples.Guardian of the North, Namtoese, who holds a banner and a mongoose spitting jewels. 36 x 31 cm
#04010310

Slate carvings of the "Guardians of the Four Quarters" also called the Four Gre...

Slate carvings of the "Guardians of the Four Quarters" also called the Four Great Kings, who usually protect the entrances to dzongs (fortress-monasteries) and temples.Guardian of the West, Chenmisang,who holds a choerten (stupa) in his right hand. 36 x 31 cm
#04010311

Slate carvings of the "Guardians of the Four Quarters" also called the Four Gre...

Slate carvings of the "Guardians of the Four Quarters" also called the Four Great Kings, who usually protect the entrances to dzongs (fortress-monasteries) and temples. Guardian of the South, Phakyepo, who holds a sword in his right hand. 39 x 31 cm
#04010312

Slate carvings of the "Guardians of the Four Quarters" also called the Four Gre...

Slate carvings of the "Guardians of the Four Quarters" also called the Four Great Kings, who usually protect the entrances to dzongs (fortress-monasteries) and temples. Guardian of the East, Yulkhorsung, who plays the lute. 36 x 30 cm
#04010313

Slate carvings of the "Guardians of the Four Quarters" also called the Four Gre...