About this lot
Description
A Tibetan Thighbone trumpet, Kangling, 19th century,
the copper mounts with turquoise and coral effect cabochons, wire wrapped shaft, 32cm long
Provenance:
Formerly the property of Leonard Harrison Matthews FRS (1901-1986), member of the Scientific Staff, "Discovery" Expedition, 1924-1927, author of South Georgia The British Empire's Subantarctic Outpost, 1931
Footnote:
Trumpets like this were used in Buddhist esoteric rituals as well as funeral rituals to subdue any demons or other dark forces. The bones of criminals were sometimes used for potency, though bones from respected and pious persons were also popular.
Condition report:
the end casing has opened up a little and requires re-affixing. otherwise good.
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