Apron made from carved human bone beads

Made:
1801-1900 in Tibet

Apron made from carved human bone beads, strung on threads, and in necromantic rites, Tibetan, 19th century

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A193310
Materials:
bone, human
type:
human remains, bone and aprons
credit:
Wellcome Trust