Antique Tibetan Buddhist Hand-painted Tsakli Cards, Set of Eight wooden citrus reamer plenty of paint loss and

plenty of paint loss and separation of halves

the arm on top rotates easily around the disc

At one time there would have been carved horn handles attached

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 plenty of paint loss andI 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