IDNO

N.100795.WIL

Description

The head lama, second from left and with a beard, standing with four other lamas from Tumlong monastery. All wear the traditional robes of their position. [JD 21/4/2008]

Described by Williamson as “At Tumlong monastery 28. -29.3.33”
“Group of lamas with head lama (bearded)” (Cech’s description).

Place

S Asia; India; Sikkim; Tumlong

Cultural Affliation

Named Person

Photographer

Williamson, Frederick

Collector / Expedition

Williamson, Frederick

Date

28 March 1933

Collection Name

Williamson Collection

Source

Williamson, Margaret

Format

Film Negative Black & White

Primary Documentation

Other Information

This catalogue record has been updated with the support of the Getty Grant Program Two. [Jocelyne Dudding 22/1/2008]