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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Photo 1043 Language Not applicable Place Lhasa, Tibet, Xizang, China, Asia

1. Photo 1043(284)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1043(284)
Title:
Khamba beggars [Lhasa]. Photographer: Spencer-Chapman, Frederick
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Group of five men, carrying spears, encountered while Chapman and Nepean were riding out to photograph the procession celebrating the return of the Regent to Lhasa. 'Here are a party of swarthy nomads from Kha, or the Hor states visiting the Holy City for the f...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
23 Nov 1936
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 1043(299)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1043(299)
Title:
Mummers [Lhasa]. Photographer: Spencer-Chapman, Frederick
Scope & Content:
Full-length standing portrait of a group of five masked dancers. 'Some Mummers came and danced for our entertainment. These are local and rather amateurish performers as opposed to the more accomplished Khamba dancers and acrobats who tour the country professionally.' (Lhasa Mission Diary, 1 Dec...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1 Dec 1936
Extent:
1 item

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