IDNO

N.100837.WIL

Description

Dances at Gangtok [Williamson’s description]

The performance here is very similar to the image in P.96557.WIL. Note parts of the tripod (for camera) in the foreground)
The masked dancers, or the ‘defenders of faith’ wear wooden painted masks (‘bag) and sumptuous silk brocade costumes. They are surrounded by a circle of armed chaprasis. The ritual they are performing is most probably gcod. There is an ornamental applique tent in the background [Cech’s description].

Place

S Asia; India; Sikkim; Gangtok

Cultural Affliation

Named Person

Photographer

Williamson, Frederick

Collector / Expedition

Williamson, Frederick

Date

8 May 1933

Collection Name

Williamson Collection

Source

Williamson, Margaret

Format

Film Negative Black & White

Primary Documentation

Other Information

Other Numbers: Williamson’s reference of film roll number 39 and individual frame number 5.

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