Tibetan ritual objects: photo 161
Photo 161 of 207 in Gallery: Tibetan ritual objects

Image title: Figure 4.4.2: rKang gling in a monastic collection wrapped
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[Figure 4.4.2]—rKang gling in a monastic collection wrapped in thin, damaged hide or leather and handstitched. Image courtesy of Christian Luczanits.
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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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