These bracelets are traditionally worn over the Tibetan plateau of the Himalayas, but especially in Ladakh. They are also made in silver. The idea of using a conch shell for an arm band is also found elsewhere, but not in this particular form.
The Daalder Collection of Ethnic Jewellery and Adornment, after 2007
Trumpet from Tibet
Picture 1 shows a conch shell encased in silver and a turquoise end piece, while the hole on the other side (picture 2) enables the user to produce a deep, far-reaching sound by using the embouchure of a trumpet player. The horn was sounded to summon monks to prayer. Continue Reading