1. Photo 1167(13)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Photo 1167(13)
- Title:
- A tantric healer treating a young child suffering from fits, Kaza, Spiti. Photographer: Sutherland, Patrick
- Scope & Content:
- 'Urgyen Dhargye, a nagpa (tantric practitioner), widely respected as a healer and exorcist, is treating a young child who is suffering from fits. He is blowing a mantra over the face of the child. Spiti has high infant mortality rates and tuberculosis is widespread. Villagers consult nagpas, oracles...
- Collection Area:
- Visual Arts
- Languages:
- Not applicable
- Date Range:
- Apr 1995
- Extent:
- 1 item