This triple bladed dagger is known as a Kila in Sanskrit and a Phurba in Tibetan and has been made from brass. The design incorporates the head of the deity Bhairab. It is a frequently used artefact in shamanistic, tantric and Vedic rituals across the Himalayan region and wider Buddhist diaspora, and was also regarded as a powerful weapon to subdue evil spirits and negative energies, transforming them into positive forces.
