
4 0 c m
29cm
actual image size: 21cm x 32cm
Description
In Tibetan religion the soul is considered to leave the body after death. The physical remains are commonly disposed of above the earth in sky burials. The flesh is left out for vultures and wild dogs to devour, and the bones either ground down or used in the making of everyday objects, such as bowls.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10284660
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