Etched Conch Shell - Avalokiteswora Backpacks 500 BC up to the

500 BC up to the Spanish Conquest in the 16th century

Hand painted in Kathmandu

seated beneath the bodhi tree

These wonderful hand held versions are often called Mani wheels (or mani-chos-'khor in Tibetan

straight stick plays the higher pitched end of the drum and is known as a 'tihli

Etched Conch Shell - Avalokiteswora Backpacks 500 BC up to theThe conch shell is an ancient symbol in Hindu and Buddhist traditions and was used as a battle horn by powerful deities to announce victory over evil spirits and enemies. This beautiful example has been carefully etched with a depiction of the deity Avalokiteswora. Unique item. There is only one of these available. Origin: Nepal