Thokcha
Tibet and other Himalayan regions
Bronze
1.75 inches (4.44 cm) high
17th-18th century
Ex. Cathryn Cootner, Sonoma, CA
A very small thokcha, aka sky metal, which were small scraps of horse trappings, findings and small amulets like this one, were believed to have fallen from the sky. They were worn as protective talismans and passed down from one generation to the next.
This small figure has one hand on his knee while the other holds a staff or other object. Remnants of facial features can be seen, along with a design on his chest that radiates from a central circle.
Mounted on a custom base, it stands 6 inches high.
$500
