Tibetan ritual objects: photo 194
Photo 194 of 207 in Gallery: Tibetan ritual objects

Image title: Figure 4.5.16: Detail of the edge of the drumhead
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[Figure 4.5.16]—Detail of the edge of the drumhead from the object at Pitt Rivers Museum in fig. 4.5.9 showing characteristic follicle patterns and local preparation for goat skin.
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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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