Grove Dictionary of Musical Instruments describes a Rkang-gling as a ‘Tibetan trumpet’ and was traditionally made from a human leg bone. This example appears to be made of copper with ornamental brass sleeves and a bell in the form of a ?sea monster’s head; integral bowl-shaped mouthpiece. There is a single hoop on the underside of the bell for a carrying strap.
Royal College of Music Museum
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- Measurements:Length: 433mm.
- View the original record:http://museumcollections.rcm.ac.uk/collection/Details/collect/1293