The horns shown in the photograph are used in prayers and also carried in procession. The loop at the front are for carrying them. A monk at the other end blows the horn.
Slide of long (telescopic) horns at Samye
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A Handbook to the Vivaria and Fresh Water Aquaria, 1904: First Edition
object | ARC/HMG/PB/001/014
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Kagara Butter Market, coiled trays
object | ARC/HMG/RS/STANFIELD/605/012
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Carte de visite featuring a photograph of an unknown man
object | ARC/HMG/HOR/015/037
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object | ARC/DEZ/397/1485
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