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| Lords of the Charnel Ground, Tibet, 18th century, Rubin Museum of Art, New York |
Take a look at the double gancho (leg hook) executed by the
Tibetan lords of charnel ground, who dance ecstatically to celebrate their joy
of being free from attachment. These deities are brother and sister. The
brother wears a garland of freshly severed human heads, and the sister wears a
garland of dried skulls and holds a staff and a golden vase. They are revered as
powerful protectors.
“Eliminate
misery from harmful spirits, fire, water, and lightning, the perseverance of
ill-will, robbery, thievery, and harmful underground and earth spirits; in
short, protect from outer, inner, and secret adverse conditions from today
until attaining great awakening.”
Photo: Tatyana Rector
Rubin Museum of Art is a nice place to see in New York for history lovers. I am also a history lover and love to see the historical sights around the world. I visited this place before my niagara falls trip. It is dedicated to the collection, display, and preservation of the art of the Himalayas and surrounding regions, especially Tibetan art. It is located at 150 West 17th Street between the Avenue of the Americas and Seventh Avenue in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City.
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