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[Figure 4.5.3]鈥擠etail of the skull damaru in upper right hand of twelve-armed Cakrasamvara, 15th century, Guru Lhakhang at Phyang in Ladakh. Image by Christian Luczanits.

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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.