Special Copper Prayer Wheel No.294 Rings crackling slaps

crackling slaps

This beatific and relaxed mask follows in a long tradition of Nepalese decorative mask making and wood carving

Each drum is individually hand-made by skilled Ghanaian drummers

Colours and patches vary

known locally as Tweneboa wood and any metal used is either scrap or recycled

Special Copper Prayer Wheel No.294 Rings crackling slapsStriking copper prayer wheel decorated with intricate Sanskrit and traditional Tibetan pattern, and embellished with pretty turquoise gemstones. The rich metallic colouring contrasts beautifully against the striking dark wood handle. Prayer wheels are traditional Buddhist items that contain a small scroll inside printed many times over with a mantra, usually Om Mani Padme Hum. Devotees believe that turning these wheels has the same meritorious effect