rkang-gling

Also known as thighbone trumpet, bone trumpet, femur trumpet

right|thumbnail thumb|Alexandra David-Néel|Alexandra David-Neel in 1933 Tibet with a Kangling instrument at her waist|alt= Kangling (), literally translated as "leg" (kang) "flute" (ling), is the Tibetan name for a trumpet or horn made out of a human tibia or femur, used in Tibetan Buddhism for various chöd rituals as well as funerals performed by a chöpa. The leg bone of a deceased person is used. Alternatively, the leg bone of a respected teacher may be used. The kangling may also be made out of wood.