Oboe (Gyaling)
Probably Central Tibet, early 20th century
Mother of Pearl Prayer Beads
Possibly Derge, Kham Province, Eastern Tibet, early 19th century
Moon and Star Prayer Beads
Tibet, 19th century
Monkey Mask
Bhutan, c. 19th century
Long Life Vase (Tsebum)
Tibet, 20th century
Long Horn (dung chen)
Tibet (possibly Derge), early 20th century
Long Horn (dung chen)
Tibet (possibly Derge), early 20th century
Leg Bone Trumpet (Kang Ling)
Tibet, 18th-19th century
Incense Burner
Kham Province, Eastern Tibet (possibly Derge area), 15th century
Human Cranium Prayer Beads
Tibet, 18th or 19th century
Human Cranium Prayer Beads
Tibet, 18th or 19th century
Ivory Prayer Beads
Tibet, early 19th century
Ivory prayer beads
China, Late 19th century
Ivory Prayer Beads
Tibet, early 19th century
Jodo Shin prayer beads
Japan, 20th century
Human Cranium Prayer Beads
Tibet, Date unknown

Sign up for our emails

Get the latest news and stories from the Rubin, plus occasional information on how to support our work.

Discover artworks, articles, and more by typing a search term above, selecting a term below, or exploring common concepts in Himalayan art.