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

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

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A138504/1
Materials:
bone
Measurements:
overall: 10 mm x 470 mm x 112 mm,
type:
human remains
credit:
Wellcome Trust