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Old 30th September 2007, 07:53 PM   #4
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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.

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