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Rkang-gling
A small straight trumpet made from a human femur bone is the traditional form of the rkang-gling ("leg bone flute"), used in Tibetan Buddhism. The ends are wrapped with craft paper.
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first half of 20th century - Maker:
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Swindon Museum & Art Gallery - Inventory number:
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Tibet - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:423.121.11 End-blown straight labrosones without mouthpiece
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- Hornbostel-Sachs category:423.121.11 End-blown straight labrosones without mouthpiece
- Repository:Swindon Museum & Art Gallery
- Measurements:Height: 300mm; Width: 75mm