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[Figure 4.2.15]鈥擯ainted thang ka with Vajravarahi holding a skull with gold-colored rim in the left hand at center, 14th century from Nepal and now at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (2018.102).

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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.