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[Figure 4.4.8]—A rkang gling inherited by a local practitioner from a family member who had been a member of a nearby bKa� brgyud monastic community in Ladakh. The decorative bands, setting and mouthpiece are made from white metal, possibly silver. Image shared digitally by owner.

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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.