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SWIMG ยท C1975/105
Rkang-gling
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Inferred data H&S classification
End-blown straight labrosones without mouthpiece
Date
1901–1950
Place of origin
Tibet, China, Asia
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Object historyProduction
first half of 20th century
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Tibet
Current location
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Swindon Museum & Art Gallery
United Kingdom
Inv. C1975/105
Visit museum website Description A small straight trumpet made from a human femur bone is the traditional form of the rkang-gling ("leg bone flute"), used in Tibetan Buddhism. The ends are wrapped with craft paper.
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