Cittapati Decorative Bone Carving

 Beautiful bone carving featuring Cittapati - a pair of dancing skeletons. Cittapati (Sanskrit: Cittapāti) is a powerful symbolic figure in Tibetan Buddhism, particularly within the Vajrayana (Tantric) tradition. The name roughly means “Lord of the Funeral Pyre” or “Mind Lord,” and it is most famously represented as a pair of dancing skeletons—usually male and female—locked in a joyful embrace or dance.

Symbolism of Cittapati: Dancing in the Face of Death

Impermanence: The skeletal form directly reminds us of death and the transience of life, a core Buddhist teaching. Cittapati serve as a reminder to remain mindful of death in every moment. The artist has cleverly chosen animal bone to further remind the owner of the fleeting nature of existence.

Joyful Transcendence: Though skeletal, the Cittapati are depicted as dancing and joyful, symbolizing liberation from ego, the overcoming of fear, and the freedom found through awareness of impermanence.

As an E-Commerce store, we cannot really delve into the deeper meaning of such profound Dharma teachings and encourage you to do your own research and due diligence. 

• Bone carving 
• Buddhist motifs engraved
• 15 cms tall