Yellow Yama (?) and Consort on Bull, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown

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Yellow Yama (?) and Consort on Bull, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown

Yellow Yama (?) and Consort on Bull, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century

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Buddhist Buddhists Bull Card Dharmapala Nyingmapa Opaque Watercolor On Paper Ritual Ritual Object South And Southeast Asian Art Tibet Tibetan Tibetan Buddhism Yama Yamer

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This intriguing 18th-19th century ritual card depicts the deity Yellow Yama, or Hayagriva, and his consort, riding on the back of a powerful bull. The card is believed to originate from the Nyingma or Bon traditions of Tibetan Buddhism or Bon, two indigenous religious traditions of the Tibetan plateau. Yellow Yama, also known as the "Lord of the Three Worlds," is a wrathful deity who is often depicted as a dharmapala, or protector of the Buddha's teachings. He is shown here with multiple heads and arms, each holding various implements such as a sword and a bowl. His consort, who is identified by her long, flowing hair and ornaments, is believed to be the goddess Vajravarahi or Dorje Phagmo. The image is rendered in opaque watercolor on paper, with intricate details that bring the figures to life. The bull, with its muscular form and fierce expression, adds to the overall sense of power and energy. The card's vibrant colors and bold lines reflect the rich artistic traditions of Tibetan and Himalayan art. This ritual card would have been used in various ceremonies and practices within the Nyingma or Bon traditions. The exact function and meaning of the image, however, remain a subject of ongoing research and interpretation among scholars and practitioners. This card is now part of the South and Southeast Asian Art collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), providing an important window into the religious and artistic heritage of Tibet and the Himalayas.

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