Item: Teacher (Lama) - Tsang Nyon Heruka

Tsangnyon Heruka (gtsang smyon heruka), 1452-1507. Decorating the front of the crown is a Buddha figure. In the middle of the chest where the bone necklaces cross each other is a small figure in a medallion. This is likely to be Milarepa or Rechungpa.

This sculptural figure is not identified as a depiction of Virupa because of the lack of flower garlands, no folio text in the hair, a Buddha on the crown of the head, a teacher figure on the chest medallion, and the addition of a tiger skin lower garment and a tiger skin mat below.

Jeff Watt 9-2023