Tibetan ritual objects: photo 18
Photo 18 of 207 in Gallery: Tibetan ritual objects

Image title: Figure 2.11: Shiva-Andhakasura with skull in the left
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[Figure 2.11]�Shiva-Andhakasura with skull in the left hand and single skull ornament in the hair, Elephanta, c. 6th century. Image from Kramrisch 1981.
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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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