Pectoral made of carved human bone

Made:
1801-1900 in Tibet

Pectoral made of carved human bone, strung on threads, Tibetan, 19th century

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A196305
Materials:
human bone and complete
Measurements:
overall (Lying flat; as possible display): Height = 20 mm x Width = 1620 mm x Depth = 560 mm,
type:
human remains and pectorals
credit:
Wellcome Trust