Description

Shakyamuni Buddha Conch Shankha Handmade in Nepal

This is authentic and natural Sahkyamuni Buddha Conch shell. All the designs are hand-crafted exclusively in Nepal by Newar Artisans. This Conch shell has been naturally extracted to give the owner the natural feels to it.There are number of deities carved by the master artisans whereas in this specific the main deity is Shakyamuni Buddha. However there are other deities carved into it as well.

Technical Description of  the Buddha Conch shell is as follows.

• Handmade Tibetan Ritual Accessories.
• Length: 7 inches
• Outer Circumference: 12 Inches
• Design: Shakyamuni Buddha
• Material: Natural conch shell

A Shankha is a conch shell of cultural importance in many religion like buddhism. It is commonly the shell of a large predatory sea snail found in the ocean.

The shankha is one also one of the eight important religious symbols of Buddhism the Ashtamangala, and represents the pervasive sound of Buddhism^.  More details can also be found here.

To know More About the Shakyamuni buddha, click here.

You can also find other Tibetan Jewelry and Tibetan thangka with Eight Auspicioius symbols also known as Asthamangala in Newari in our dharma store.