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Tibet Rag-Gshog-Ma Shell Trumpet

Tibetan Plateau in Asia NE of the Himalayas
Tibetan

Conch Shell, Copper, Silver, Brass, Coral
ca. Mid 20th century

Length: 35.5 cm

These conch shell trumpets are traditionally referred to as dung-kar. Those that feature an attached wing with an elongated posterior rod, such as the one in this display made with a copper and silver plated brass wing, bears the special designation of "rag gshog-ma." The repousse on the wing depicts a sea dragon (makara) and eight auspicious symbols. To play, the musician buzzes their lips while blowing into the mouthpiece.

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Catalog#: AS-AELV-2

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