A silver Tibetan ceremonial Phurpa dagger. The item has a three sided blade, and a horse head tops the handle. Adorned with red and blue round inserts made of colored stones and complex relief decoration. Has figuratively hand carved scary faces made from natural materials. Tibetan Buddhist ritual daggers, also known as phurba, are the embodiment of the Vajrakilaya, a deity representing all Buddhas. It is empowered to drive away the delusions that interfere with the process of enlightenment. Oriental Buddhist Religious Items For Collectors. Total weight 240 grams.