Vintage Mani Singing Bowl No.41 Indian_Drums Intricate large Ghanaian Fang Mask
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Description
Intricate large Ghanaian Fang Mask
one of the five mythic Buddhas of the Vajrayana tradition
A beautifully intricate design featuring a stunning tree of life carving with a charming Celtic knot border
Specifications: 39cm × 23cm × 9cm
These striking black singing bowls are adorned with Buddhist symbol relief work
Vintage Mani Singing Bowl No.41 Indian_Drums Intricate large Ghanaian Fang MaskMani bowls are distinguished from other singing bowls by their shape. They are flat bottomed with wider bellies and walls that taper towards the mouth. They have a unique and special sound. Decorative markings are limited to just a few incised lines below the rim and sometimes on the base inside. Mani singing bowls date from the 16th to 18th century and are becoming increasingly difficult to source. Singing bowls from Nepal are made from five metals: