Bone, silver, metal, turquoise
Tibet, 19th/20th century
Small chain for hanging
Silver fittings with tendrils in relief
Dimensions: 32.5 x 9 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Germany

This tibetan Kangling flute was made out of a human bone and is adorned with silver fittings and turquoise gemstones. The object can be hung or fastened via a metal necklace at the top of the bone. The wider part of the flute as well as the mouthpiece shows a cover with tendrils in relief. The instrument, called kang-ling in Tibet, is used during tantric rites. The Kangling, along with other instruments used within the Bön religion, is used to call the nature spirits and gods.



Condition:

The flute is in good condition with slight signs of wear and small scratches. It is 32.5 cm long and 9 cm wide.



Kangling

Kangling is the Tibetan name for a trumpet made out of a human thighbone and is used for various rituals in Himalayan Buddhism.

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