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Listed by Jade 7/2/19purchased from dan, Ashby collection

sold to Tibetan dealer 2020/ sold to Tad Shipman 2.8.22 $2400, listed for 3000 inv 270290

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Kangling Bone Flute

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Kangling Bone Flute

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Region

Himalayan / Tibetan

Period

Pre 1900

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Antique Tibetan Buddhist ritualistic bone flute, or kangling. The kangling produces a wailing sound, meant to create a mystical atmosphere during tantric rituals. It is played as a gesture of fearlessness and as a way of cutting off the ego. With silver mounts intricately decorated with floral motifs and dragons, inlaid with turquoise. Provenance Ashby Collection.

 

Dates from 19th century

Dimensions: 8 1/2″ l x 2 1/2″ w

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Antique Tibetan Buddhist ritualistic bone flute, or kangling. The kangling produces a wailing sound, meant to create a mystical atmosphere during tantric rituals. It is played as a gesture of fearlessness and as a way of cutting off the ego. With silver mounts intricately decorated with floral motifs and dragons, inlaid with turquoise. Provenance Ashby Collection.

 

Dates from 19th century

Dimensions: 8 1/2″ l x 2 1/2″ w

Additional information

Region

Himalayan / Tibetan

Period

Pre 1900

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