Ritual Skull Cap with cover ("Kapala")
Date19th century
(not assigned)Tibet, Himalayas, Asia
MediumHuman skull, copper, gold gilding, turquoise, coral, bronze
Dimensions8 11/16 × 6 1/2 × 6 11/16 in. (22 × 16.5 × 17 cm)
Other (Top piece (A)): 4 1/16 × 5 11/16 × 6 3/8 in. (10.3 × 14.5 × 16.2 cm)
Other (Middle piece (B) (skull)): 2 15/16 × 5 1/4 × 6 1/2 in. (7.5 × 13.3 × 16.5 cm)
Other (Triangle Base (C)): 3 9/16 × 5 7/8 × 6 3/8 in. (9 × 15 × 16.2 cm)
Other (Top piece (A)): 4 1/16 × 5 11/16 × 6 3/8 in. (10.3 × 14.5 × 16.2 cm)
Other (Middle piece (B) (skull)): 2 15/16 × 5 1/4 × 6 1/2 in. (7.5 × 13.3 × 16.5 cm)
Other (Triangle Base (C)): 3 9/16 × 5 7/8 × 6 3/8 in. (9 × 15 × 16.2 cm)
Classifications(Classification Not Used)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Mrs. Dwight B. Heard, A.1949.1.2V
Object numberA.1949.1.2V
DescriptionSkull lined in copper, metal band at edge set in stones. Lid with wheel, gate, fish and floral motifs. Handle has four curved prongs meeting in center.On View
Not on view
1990s
19th Century
1800
20th century
fourth quarter 19th century