Tibetan ritual objects: photo 189
Photo 189 of 207 in Gallery: Tibetan ritual objects

Image title: Figure 4.5.11: A damaged thod rnga at National Museums
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[Figure 4.5.11]—A damaged thod rnga at National Museums Liverpool (56.27.281) reveals the removal of the crown from the crania before joining the two halves, July 2017.
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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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