Antique Tibetan Buddhist Hand-painted Tsakli Cards, Set of Eight wooden citrus reamer And the colors - orange

And the colors - orange

At one time there would have been carved horn handles attached

8 3/4" tall x 7 3/4" across at handle

I feel like selling this guy is more akin to facilitating an adoption

A hanger (wire might be best) could be added to the back for hanging

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Hand-painted Tsakli Cards, Set of Eight wooden citrus reamer And the colors - orangeI had a partial set of Tsakli cards a year or so ago and have kept an eye out since, as I think they're really beautiful (and just the right size for me!) Though not at all my expertise, from what I understand these were produced as thematic groups or sets, and traditionally were used in initiations of young monks or as visualization aids during ceremonies and rituals. I believe (based on the handwritten text on their faces) that these eight are