Apron made of carved human bones

Made:
1801-1900 in Tibet

Apron made of carved human bones, ivory plaque, turquoise bead, and small metal bulb, strung on threads, Tibetan, 19th century

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A639104
Materials:
bone, human, ivory, bells, metal and bead, turquoise
type:
human remains, bone and apron
credit:
Wellcome Trust