རྐང་གླིང

A human thighbone trumpet. A section of the shaft is partially bound in copper wire and leather. A musical instrument for use in tantric rituals. Attached is cloth of five colours, and a blue-green cloth.

Extent: One human thighbone trumpet. Size and dimensions of original material: 28 cm long.Condition of original material: Cloth is darkened through usage. Custodial history: The older material has been handed down from father to son for at least four generations.Arrangement: All the material is stored in the prayer room (not seen) and was brought out to be measured and digitised. It is kept in boxes when travelling