Bidspirit auction | GROUP OF TIBETAN BONE APRONS

GROUP OF TIBETAN BONE APRONS - Ca. 15th-16th century AD. A group comprising three intricately carved bone apron plaques, each depicting tantric deities and auspicious emblems in high relief. Such elements once formed part of ritual bone aprons (chakshing) worn by tantric practitioners during cham dances and esoteric ceremonies, symbolising the transmutation of death and impermanence into spiritual power.Size: 100-170mm x 40-45mm; Weight: 565gProvenance: Private UK Collection.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.