Carved Sankha (Conch Shell) Wood most of which are purely

most of which are purely made of wood

Shakyamuni’s left hand rests in his lap in the gesture of meditation

Surahis are pots or jugs used in ancient times for storing water

these are handcrafted by skilled Newari artisans who have been creating traditional wooden art for generations

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Carved Sankha (Conch Shell) Wood most of which are purelyHandcarved Conch Shell Sankha. This nepalese handcrafted conch looks remarkable and will be a perfect gift for someone who loves antique items. In Hindu mythology, the shankha is a sacred emblem of the Hindu preserver god Vishnu. It is still used as a trumpet in Hindu ritual, and in the past was used as a war trumpet. The shankha is praised in Hindu scriptures as a giver of fame, longevity and prosperity, the cleanser of sin and the abode of goddess