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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Photo 1167 Subject Beverages

1. Photo 1167(50)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1167(50)
Title:
A Buchen politely refuses the offer of tea in a house in Lara, Spiti. Photographer: Sutherland, Patrick
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography 'A Buchen politely refuses the offer of tea in a house in Lara. Buchen are honoured guests and as such are seated on thick carpets raised off the floor near to the stove while the family sits on mats on the floor' (Patrick Sutherland).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Feb 2004
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 1167(52)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1167(52)
Title:
Buchen Chettan Dorje being pressurised to drink arak in a party in Lara, Spiti. Photographer: Sutherland, Patrick
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography 'Buchen Chettan Dorje being pressurised to drink arak in a party in Lara. It is perfectly acceptable not to touch alcohol but if you do drink, your hosts are entitled to encourage you, especially at a party. In some villages women will come around the party with buck...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Feb 2004
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 1167(54)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1167(54)
Title:
Buchen Chettan Dorje and Pema Namgyal waiting to be served tea in a house in Lara, Spiti. Photographer: Sutherland, Patrick
Scope & Content:
'Buchen Chettan Dorje and Pema Namgyal waiting to be served tea in a house in Lara. Buchen are religious performers who bring the teachings of the Dharma and the message of Buddhism to common people through the medium of entertainment. Each day during their residence in a village they will visit...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Feb 2004
Extent:
1 item