Item: Deity - (Multiple Deities)
ལྷ།
神
(item no. 34220)
| Origin Location | Tibet |
|---|---|
| Date Range | 1600 - 1699 |
| Lineages | Nyingma and Buddhist |
| Material | Metal, Painted Face/Hair |
| Collection | Private |
Notes about the Central Figure
Classification: Deity
Amjalgam Deities from the Guhyagarbaha Tantra.
The Eight Amalgam Deities (tramen, pishaci) are female figures with animal and bird heads: Simhamukha, Vyaghrimukha, Shrigalamukha, Shvanamukha, Gridhamukha, Kangkamukha, Kakamukha, and Ulumukha.
Jeff Watt [updated 6-2022]
Publication: SP 4
Subject: Guhyagarbha/Shitro/Bardo Deities
Subject: Bardo (Peaceful & Wrathful) Main Page
Subject: Bird Headed Deities
Collection: Dr. John Loomis
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