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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. It has a mouthpiece made of hammered brass, and the "bell" end is covered with patches of stitched animal skin. Plaited brown hair twine, wrapped around the length of the bone.
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1850–1950 - Maker:
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Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum - 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:Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
- Measurements:Length: 320mm; Width: 80mm