Tibetan actors beginning to dance. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography The group seen in print 175. Subjects = actors; Bell Collection; dance; ethnic groups; musical instruments; occupations; Tibetans
A theological debate. Over-stepping legitimate bounds. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography 'The action of the standing debater in moving his arm just over the head of his seated opponent is meant to put the latter to shame, as if to say, 'You are an ignoramus, you know nothing of this matter'. The judge puts his hand to his head in horror at this ins...
Ferry at Ger-pa Tru under way. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Ferry crossing the Tsan-po. Subjects = Bell Collection; ferries; local craft; river scenes; transport; water transport Location = Ger-pa Tru; Tibet; Tsangpo (river)
Ferry at Ger-pa Tru under way. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Similar to print 441a, but slightly more distant, the ferry in mid-stream. Subjects = Bell Collection; ferries; local craft; river scenes; transport; water transport Location = Ger-pa Tru; Tibet; Tsangpo (river)
Tashi Lama's procession with 'Sipaho' (picture banner) at head to protect from evil spirits, presumably near Gyantse. Photographer: Martin, Henry
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Genre: Historical Events Horsemen at head of column, bearing banner. Subjects = Bell Collection; official events; processions; religion; religion (Buddhism) Location = Gyantse; Tibet
Tibetan travellers, husband and wife, travelling along the bank of the Nyang Chu near Sa-ma-da. Husband carries small son, wife carries their belongings including food, which consists of barley-flour and dried meat. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
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Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length portrait of the fmily, posed beside river. Subjects = Bell Collection; ethnic groups; Tibetans; travelling Location = Samada; Tibet