Tibetan ritual objects: photo 171
Photo 171 of 207 in Gallery: Tibetan ritual objects

Image title: Figure 4.4.12: rGyan tshogs of charnel offerings
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[Figure 4.4.12]�rGyan tshogs of charnel offerings to the deity and protector Brahma with a pair of rkang gling, 18-19th century Tibet and now at the Wellcome Library (47071i), with detail.
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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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