Apron of human bone beads strung on threads

Made:
1801-1900 in Tibet

Apron of human bone beads strung on threads, used in necromantic rites, Tibetan, 19th century

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A27552
Materials:
bone, human
type:
human remains, bone and apron
credit:
Wellcome Trust