Hard to believe that an ugly piece of art made from precious metals like silver, mercury and gold with gem stones decked on its body, is a camera. The skull camera dubbed “Yama” after the Tibetan god of death is made from the skull of a Tibetan monk. The creepiest looking pinhole camera I have ever seen blessed by a Tibetan Lama is designed by Wayne Martin Belger for the study of exodus and for the research of modern incarnations of historical iconic figures. A divider that splits it into the two offers onlookers a chance to get its inner view. The weirdest aspect that makes me drool is the camera made by the self-taught artist and machinist can actually click photographs. Honestly, the artifact that comes with a hefty price tag of $5,000 puts the conventional cameras to shame.
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Yashpal,
You’ve read the bio about the camera incorrectly it would appear. In actuality, the ruby that is set as the third eye in the skull is valued at $5000 alone. The official asking price of the camera which includes an elaborate installation is many times that.
This camera will actually be made available for display and purchase at Rivet in Columbus, OH in February 2009 as part of a counter-culture photography exhibition featuring renowned underground photographers.
