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Bill M · 30th September 2007, 07:53 PM

I agree with Dr David. Cassowary. Not Human. See carved cassowary shaman dagger in the first picture (Ex Erik Farrow)

Compare with the Kangling/Kung ling Tibetan "spirit trumpet" made from a human femur. Used in the Chod ritual 'Cutting off of Ego', and various dubthab rites.

http://www.art-pacific.com/artifacts...s/bneknife.htm

30th September 2007, 07:53 PM	#4
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	I agree with Dr David. Cassowary. Not Human. See carved cassowary shaman dagger in the first picture (Ex Erik Farrow) Compare with the Kangling/Kung ling Tibetan "spirit trumpet" made from a human femur. Used in the Chod ritual 'Cutting off of Ego', and various dubthab rites. http://www.art-pacific.com/artifacts...s/bneknife.htm Attached Images Last edited by Bill Marsh; 30th September 2007 at 08:10 PM.