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[Figure 1.6]鈥擜 set of 112 beads made of discs cut from human crania in the collection of the National Science Museum, London (1987-716 pt 3) collected in the late 20th century in the Kathmandu valley, February 2017.

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These plates originate from the study 鈥淥n the use of Human remains in Tibetan ritual objects鈥� by Ayesha Fuentes. This dissertation examines the cultural history and material applications of human remains in Tibetan rituals, utilizing conservation, technical art history, and anthropology. It focuses on skulls, bone ornaments, and the rkang gling trumpet, investigating their use in Buddhist tantra and contemporary practices, while establishing a framework for understanding their evolving significance.