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- Creators: Von Tilzer, Harry, 1872-1946
ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
DescriptionDrepung Monastery, outside Lhasa, the biggest monastery in the world. (10,000 monks)
ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
Description
Buddhist monks trumpet the call to prayers at the Temple of Medicine overlooking Lhasa. Potala is in the background.
ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
Description
Buddhist monument, chorten, with Potala in the background.
ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
Description
Tibetan beggars sitting in wait for pilgrims, beside the Sacred Way around the Potala at Lhasa. The wall of their tent, behind them, is built entirely of sheep horns.
ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
Description
Devout pilgrim, prostrating his way around the sacred walk around the Dalai Lama's winter palace (the Potala) at Lhasa. Each time, he progresses the length of his body. He is wearing slabs of wood to protect his hands.
ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
Description
Yak-skin boats being carried up river by the boatmen. They look like huge, two
legged beetles.