#16: 350-Year-Old Carved Tibetan Skull
There is no denying that Tibet is a harsh place to live in. Earth’s tallest peak, Mt. Everest, is located there, which gives you an idea of how harsh conditions are. It makes sense, then, that religion became a necessity for the people living there. Most practice a form of Buddhism that is unique to the area…
Tibetans use intricately carved skulls called Kapalas in certain rituals, such as tantric meditations, when trying to achieve a transcendental state of mind in a short period. We are not gonna lie, we have no idea what they do, but the craftsmanship on this thing is absolutely mindblowing.