Antique Tibetan Buddhist Hand-painted Tsakli Cards, Set of Eight wooden citrus reamer A hanger (wire might be

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

the arm on top rotates easily around the disc

plenty of paint loss and separation of halves

At one time there would have been carved horn handles attached

and only one documented as sold by a British seller some time ago

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Hand-painted Tsakli Cards, Set of Eight wooden citrus reamer A hanger (wire might beI 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