This plastic replica of the traditional kapala or 'skullcup' comes with its own brass stand. Symbolically the Kapala represents the container for the nectar or amrita of timeless wisdom, depicted in many thangkas in the hands of wrathful deities. Traditionally the kapala is used in various practices, including tsok feast festivities. Skull is 7" x 4.5" With stand, it measures about 3" tall