'Eastern Water' (Chu-shar) village in Tsang-po Valley, two miles from Shi-ga-tse. Winding lane formed by mud walls with poplar trees on each side. Two of our three guides (Ne-shen), the two lay guides, with ponies, 20 yards away. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Landscape Photography Similar to print 48a, also under-exposed. Subjects = Bell Collection Location = Chushar; Tibet
Kong-kar Dzong-pon (right) in 'Happiness Hollow' [Kyi-shung] giving instructions to the village headmen who are listening with all attention, bending forward their bowed heads and holding their hats against their chests. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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'Their mouths are open, their tongues protrude. In fact they are showing the full measure of respect, in accordance with Tibetan custom.' Subjects = Bell Collection; religious leaders; Tibetan office holders; Tibetan officials Location = Kyi-shung; Tibet