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Late 19th Century Hand-Carved ritual 'Thun Rwa' Horn with Gold Inlay

About the Item

Late 19th century hand-carved 'Thun Rwa' horn was used commonly by the Ngakpa (lay Lamas) of Tibet. Used as a healing tool with medicinal/herbal powders, the tribe "Medicine Man" would blow the needed remedy upon his patients. This one has carat gold inlay along its beautifully carved horn-shaped body Museum quality piece has been mounted with blacked steel post Handsome Objet d'Art.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Width: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Gold,Horn,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Burkina Faso
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #1531stDibs: LU88689157141
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