Aka chiefs and followers. Photographer: Reid, Robert Niel
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Genre: Ethnographical Photography Snapshot of a crowd; the Aka chiefs are sitting on western-style chairs, while the rest of the gathering is either standing or sitting on the floor; soldiers and dispersed throughout the crowd.
The Maharajah of Sikkim. Photographer: Reid, Robert Niel
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Genre: Portrait Photography Snapshot of the Maharajah of Sikkim, his wife Rani Chuni and his children. Behind him stand (L-R): Rai Sahib Bal Krishan Kasanji, Sai Sahib Ratna Behadur Prdhan, Gellong Kazi, Jampal Dorji Kazi, Rai Sahib Gyaltsen Kazi, Pasang Namgyal Kazi.
Phandemo and Nikheshe at Rengmapani. Photographer: Reid, Robert Niel
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Genre: Portrait Photography Showing the two Sema chiefs standing outside one of their wicker and thatched houses. In Sir Robert's diary, there is an entry for the 16th January that describes Nikheshe.
[Viceregal tour to meet local tribes: The Viceroy meeting Lushai chiefs]. Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Portrait Photography Snapshot of the Viceroy, with various members of his entourage, meeting two Lushai (?) chiefs. In the background, Government House is visible.
Genre: Portrait Photography Snapshot of Lady Reid sitting in front of a house, next to her on either side, sit two women, one of whom is Likok's wife, Likok stands behind her. Sitting slightly further away is Khulungjet Kuki, (Subedar 3rd A.R). Photograph used as illustration no. 14 in Sir Reid...