Here we have an unusual Hindu Vibhuti box with slide lid and geometric carved faces, 10cm H x 35.5cm W x 14cm D
This is a very tactile piece with a lovely authentic patina - used to keep Holy ash in for ceremonies
Vibhuti also called Bhasma and Thiruneeru refers to ash got by burning. It refers to two things, burning of metals to mix along with herbs to use as a medicine usually referred to as bhasma and the second is burning cow dung to apply on the forehead which is a Hindu tradition.
Holy ash is applied on the forehead to remind us that even our body is going to turn into ash one day thereby always reminding us of the impermanence of our life . The act of applying holy ash always remind us that this world is maya and since we always are reminded of our impermanence, we dont get too attached to worldly things.
It's made from a dense hardwood weighing just under 2kg this was made to last
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