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photograph by Mitch Nur
The ritual upturned flat hand bell of the Bonpo Shamans,
made of a consecrated metal alloy, and used to 'throw' or 'cast' thoughts. Symbolically similar to the dril-bhu used
by Tantrist Buddhists.Used in conjunction with a phurba in rites involving dkyil-khors and Thread Crosses. The Shang consists
of 3 main pieces: the flat bell, the center piece that holds the knocker which is called a 'Gakyil' ( Wheel of Joy ), and
the striker or knocker which is made from animal horn. The origin of the Shang begins with the ancient Kingdom of ZhangZhung
nearly 18,000 years ago. Sizes range from approx. 3" to 20" in diameter. Used by Asian shamans in healing rituals and used
in ceremonies today by practitioners of Yungdrung Bon.
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| digital image by Mitch Nur |
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| digital image by Two Horse Running |
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