Tibetan ritual objects: photo 55
Photo 55 of 207 in Gallery: Tibetan ritual objects

Image title: Figure 3.5: Ma gcig in the Lha khang So
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[Figure 3.5]—Ma gcig in the Lha khang So ma at Alchi Chos ‘khor, 14th century. Image by Christian Luczanits with detail.
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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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