Tibetan ritual objects: photo 26
Photo 26 of 207 in Gallery: Tibetan ritual objects

Image title: Figure 2.19: Unidentified form of Bhairava from the central
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[Figure 2.19]—Unidentified form of Bhairava from the central pavilion at Hirapur with corpse and yogini with knife and skull in the lower register, c. 10th century. Image from Donaldson 2001.
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These plates originate from the study “On the use of Human remains in Tibetan ritual objects� 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.
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