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[Figure 3.9]鈥擬a gcig with bell and damaru in the Guru Lha khang in Phyang, 15th century. Images by Rob Linrothe (3.9) and Christian Luczanits (3.10) with black square added by author to indicate the position of the detail.

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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.