Brass Kapala - 3" chagdud tulku rinpoche The art of filigree is

The art of filigree is a moving testament to the human drive to ornament in order to delight the eye and the spirit

but from 30 years of doing Tibetan art and learning firsthand from Tibetan masters

Erik Pema Kunsang

By Dakpo Tashi Namgyal

mythic past come teachings from Guru Rinpoche (also known as Padmasambhava)

Brass Kapala - 3" chagdud tulku rinpoche The art of filigree isKapalas, or skullcups, are used as ritual implements in Vajrayana and tantric practices. Traditionally made out of human skull, skullcups are used to represent the transformation of delusion into wisdom. Brass 3" tall Often used for men and rakta on a shrine. Please note as this item is handmade in Nepal, there may be slight variations to what is pictured. *Our kapalas do not come with spoons