This image came from http://www.mtac.gov.tw/cultural_e/show_photo.php?sno=22&show_h=1. This instrument is called the thighbone trumpet, it is made from a human femur. Both end are decorated with metal and gems. This instrument is used during rituals like exorcism and weather control. The instrument is also used to warn away evil sports though their beliefs. Though their beliefs the thighbone of a sixteen great old was the best trumpet bone to use. Animals were also used for example a tiger bone was use because it thought that it trapped the animal spirit. Reading about this instrument I because or interested in the tibet culture. I would like to hear how this instrument sound and why they created so many items from human bones.
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