Tibetan ritual objects: photo 79
Photo 79 of 207 in Gallery: Tibetan ritual objects

Image title: Figure 3.29: Pha dam pa as a naked ascetic
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[Figure 3.29]—Pha dam pa as a naked ascetic with skull and bag (left hand, behind), central Tibet,15th century, currently at the Rubin Museum of Art (C2005.6.1).
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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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