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Collection Area Endangered Archives Programme Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP1221/21 Subject Folklore

1. EAP1221/21

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1221/21
Title:
Tenzin Chhoephel Collection
Scope & Content:
The household collection of Tenzin Chhoephel. A collection of ritual texts and artefacts. Custodial history: The older material has been handed down from father to son for at least four generations. Arrangement: All the material is stored in the prayer room (not seen) and was brought out to be me...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tibetan
Date Range:
1800-2023
Extent:
514

2. EAP1221/21/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1221/21/2
Title:
Ritual artefacts
Scope & Content:
A series of nine ritual artefacts.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tibetan
Date Range:
1800-2023
Extent:
74

3. EAP1221/21/2/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1221/21/2/2
Title:
Two horns
Scope & Content:
Two animal horns. According to the owner, these are the horns of mythical creatures. Both coming from the realm of the nagas and originally from Tibet. Two rare and special objects, used for rituals and blessings. The twisted black horn, covered in leather, the horn of a "water horse" (water unic...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Tibetan
Date Range:
Early 19th century
Extent:
12