Earring
19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Part of a ritual costume made from carved human bone worn in Tibet by lamas (priests) of the Nyingmapa or 'Old Order' of Tibetan Buddhism during ceremonies of exorcism. Such costumes were also worn by lamas of other orders in exorcistic monastic dances.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Carved bone |
| Brief description | Pendant earring of carved bone, Tibet, 19th century |
| Physical description | A pendant earring of carved bone. |
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| Object history | Formerly on loan from Captain E.W.Fletcher. |
| Summary | Part of a ritual costume made from carved human bone worn in Tibet by lamas (priests) of the Nyingmapa or 'Old Order' of Tibetan Buddhism during ceremonies of exorcism. Such costumes were also worn by lamas of other orders in exorcistic monastic dances. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.1:4-2007 |
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| Record created | January 3, 2007 |
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