Monkey Skull Kapala #01609

This is a decorated kapala mask made from a rhesus macaque skull!

Decorated kapalas made from human skull caps were originally used in rituals or to hold offerings in both Hindu Tantra and Buddhist Tantra. Kapalas created from other animal skulls and parts were later made for the tourist trade, but these pieces are rare, valuable, and highly coveted in collections.
This beautiful and elaborately-decorated vintage piece is made from the real skull of a monkey, likely a rhesus macaque. It is decorated with stamped metal adornments and stones and is in excellent condition with no missing parts. This is as nice as they come! Please review all pictures and description for condition.
This specimen is not from an ESA-listed species and is legal to sell and possess. US sales only, sorry!

SOLD!