Dakini
Dakinis play an important role in tantric rituals as female initiation deities. In Tantrism, they are of equal rank to the male deities. Tantrics identify with both poles, the female one is a symbol of wisdom.
Dakinis play an important role in tantric rituals as female initiation deities. In Tantrism, they are of equal rank to the male deities. Tantrics identify with both poles, the female one is a symbol of wisdom.
Collector:
René Nebesky-Wojkowitz (1923 Groß-Hoschütz - 1959 Wien) DNB
Object Name
Dakini
Culture
Nepal, Newar
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Geography
Südasien/Himalaya/Nepal
Invs.
140796
