Tibetan ritual objects: photo 109
Photo 109 of 207 in Gallery: Tibetan ritual objects

Image title: Figure 4.2.20: The interior of a skull inscribed
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[Figure 4.2.20]—The interior of a skull inscribed in red ink with the names of deities and/or mantras, possibly related to a practice wherein the vessel was ritually and physically sealed. Photographed in white light (left) and using ImageJ software with D-Stretch add-in (right, filter: YRD).
Gallery information:
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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