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- Creators: Gutierrez, Rebecca Muñoz (Rebecca Florian Muñoz), 1916-2000
- Creators: Steele, A.T.
- Resource Type: Image
Skirting the northern rampart of the Himalayas, on the trail to Lhasa, in Tibet.
A caravan crossing the Nyapso-la (pass) on route to China (Central Tibet).
There is not much machinery in Tibet, and when it is brought in, it has to be carried over the passes, in pieces. Here is a part of a small machine for pressing mustard seeds (for oil). The inevitable prayer flag adorns the load.
Archway of stones and prayer flags over the 16,400 foot pass of Kharo-la, on road to Lhasa.
A Tibetan monk on pilgrimage. He carries a spear.
On the trail to Lhasa holy monuments line the way. This chorten forms a arch over the trail.
The Chicago Daily News "expedition" to Lhasa, crossing the Nyapso-la (16,400 foot pass).
The monk on left is the Lord Chamberlain, who handles the Dalai Lama's personal affairs and is one of the most influential monks in Tibet.