Two Ritual armbands for use in necromancy

Made:
1801-1900 in Tibet

Two armbands, made of carved human bone beads, strung on threads, used in necromantic rites, Tibetan, 19th century

One of two armbands made of carved human bone beads that are strung on threads. Used in necromantic rites, Tibetan, 19th century

One of two armbands made of carved human bone beads that are strung on threads. Used in necromantic rites

1801-1900
One of two armbands made of carved human bone beads that are strung on threads. Used in necromantic rites, Tibetan, 19th century

One of two armbands made of carved human bone beads that are strung on threads. Used in necromantic rites

1801-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A138504
Materials:
bone, human
Measurements:
Larger: Height = 10 mm x Width = 530 mm x Depth = 120 mm,
Smaller: Height = 10 mm x Width = 470 mm x Depth = 112 mm,
type:
human remains and armband
credit:
Wellcome Trust

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