Woman worshipping at naga or cobra shrine. Photographer: Jepson, Stanley
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Similar to print 865, but poor quality. Subjects = Newsome-Glenn Collection; prayer; religion; religion (Hinduism); religious observances; religious observances (Hindu)
Tibetan lamas playing the radong or long brass trumpet, Sikkim. Photographer: Unknown
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Group of lamas seated on the steps in front of a house. Two of the musicians are blowing on the radong, the remainder have cymbals (rolma), and small wooden trumpets (kangling). Prints 868-888 all appear to have been taken on the same occasion (see note at print 886). Subjects = ethnic groups; ...
Young lamas playing the radong or long brass trumpet, Sikkim. Photographer: Unknown
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Side view of boys seated on steps. Note on reverse of print reads: 'RADONG. Long trumpets. 15 feet. Brass. Ringed with nickel. No jewels. Bass trumpet. Used for big functions & processions. Heard for miles. 5 or 6.' Prints 868-888 all appear to have been taken on the same occasion (see note ...
Group of Tibetan lama musicians, Sikkim. Photographer: Unknown
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Some figures holding rolma or bronze cymbals. Prints 868-888 all appear to have been taken on the same occasion (see note at print 886). Subjects = ethnic groups; lamas; monks; musical instruments; musicians; Newsome-Glenn Collection; religion; religion (Buddhism); Tibetans
Group of Tibetan lama musicians, Sikkim. Photographer: Unknown
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Group playing on steps of house. Two figures in foreground with gyaling or trumpet with wooden tube and nickel and gold rings. Prints 868-888 all appear to have been taken on the same occasion (see note at print 886). Subjects = ethnic groups; lamas; monks; musical instruments; musicians; Newso...