Artwork in bone

[Julie]

Artwork carved in bone ...

Tibetan Buddhist art is deeply connected to spiritual practices, with bone playing a sacred role in creating meaningful artifacts. Traditionally used in rituals, Bone is a sustainable material cherished for its strength, texture, and beauty. It has long been integral to Tibetan life, used for both sacred objects and practical tools.

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Bone carvings shop

[ënagualí~ᏉLAᗪἇ ኔጡ።]

For starters this is not a Tibetan Biddhist artifact at all ...but its Hindu Indian artifact & depicts Shiva and Parvati, wearing jatamakutas or high crowns and royal ornaments, offer their hands with palms open,during their wedding and is carved from Ivory, elephant tusk.

Added info:-

Haryali Teej celebrates the union of Shiva and Parvati. Legend has it that it was on this day that Shiva accepted Parvati as his wife after 108 births and rebirths. Which is why, women all over India fast for their husbands long life. Celebrated on the third day of the first fortnight of Shravan month , this festival is also known as Shravana Teej. The celebration includes dancing, swinging and decking up wearing green bangles.

Near Triyuginarayan village, Shiva and Parvati agreed to marry each other while they were on their way back to meet Parvati's parents. Their marriage was solemnized in the month of Phalgun, a day before Amavasya. This day is celebrated as Maha Shivratri every year. Lord Brahma discharged the duties of the divine priest, while God Vishnu was responsible for the wedding preparations.

Lord Shiva is worshipped by both Devtas (deities) and Danavas (demons), and treats both of them fairly and equally. He invited and allowed both the clans in his marriage ceremony, showing his impartial behaviour. Everyone from demons, reptiles, scavengers, insects to deities were wholeheartedly and happily welcomed in the ceremony.

Lord Shiva invited all of his Ganas to the marriage ceremony. He also instructed sage Narada to invite all the deities, sages and celestial entities.

After receiving the invitation for Shiva's marriage, the seven mothers- Brahmi, Maheshwari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahai, Aindri and Chamunda dressed him up. Then, he performed all the requisite Karmas to pacify the planet. Finally, his beautiful marriage-procession proceeded towards the in-law's house.

Shiva proceeded with his marriage procession which consisted of crores of his 'Ganas' and deities. Many deities like Vishnu were boarded on their vehicles.

First of all, Shiva sent Narada to Himalaya's house to inform him about their (marriage procession) arrival. Himalaya sent his son Mainak to receive them.