Tibetans Collection

Tibetan tanka with an illustration of a relaxed Avalokite?vara. Tibetan art. FRANCE. Paris. Guimet Museum

Tibetans playing polo, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

TIBETANS YAK SACRIFICE
Tibetans sacrificing a yak : at the death of a tribesman the animal is precipitated from a high cliff on which it has been driven Date: 1905

A Group of Tibetans (b / w photo)
5990318 A Group of Tibetans (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Group of Tibetans. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

With the Sikkim Expeditionary Force (engraving)
1038066 With the Sikkim Expeditionary Force (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Sikkim Expeditionary Force)

The explorer Sven Ander Hedin (1865-1952) in Tibet, illustration from Le Pelerin
CHT176302 The explorer Sven Ander Hedin (1865-1952) in Tibet, illustration from Le Pelerin, February 1909 (colour litho) by Damblans

Arnold Henry Savage Landor taken prisoner in Tibet (chromolitho)
724791 Arnold Henry Savage Landor taken prisoner in Tibet (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arnold Henry Savage Landor taken prisoner in Tibet)

The War in Sikkim, Attack by the Tibetans on the Camp at Gnatong (engraving)
1595474 The War in Sikkim, Attack by the Tibetans on the Camp at Gnatong (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Sikkim)

Moormi Group, Tibetans, Nipal, from The People of India, by J
STC439720 Moormi Group, Tibetans, Nipal, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Tibetan Refugee Children now living at Pestalozzi Village for Children in Sedlescombe, East Sussex, enjoy a day out at the Seaside, visiting St Leonards on Sea, a beach in Hastings, East Sussex

Bhutia man with long pigtail - Darjeeling
A Bhutia man with long pigtail. The Bhutia are ethnic Tibetans who speak a Tibetan dialect. Their ancestors migrated from Tibet to Sikkim, Darjeeling

Hevajra. 18th c. Buddhist Tantric deity. Golden bronze. Tibetan art. Sculpture. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Guimet Museum. Proc: CHINA. TIBET

Group of Tibetans
A group of Tibetans. Date: circa 1890s

Potala Palace. CHINA. Rebuilt in 17th c. Tibetan art

A Bhutia Dancing Party - Tibet
A Bhutia Dancing Party. The Bhutia are ethnic Tibetans who speak a Tibetan dialect. Their ancestors migrated from Tibet to Sikkim, Darjeeling

A Bhutia Coolia. The Bhutia are ethnic Tibetans who speak a Tibetan dialect. Their ancestors migrated from Tibet to Sikkim, Darjeeling

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"Tibetans: A Captivating Tapestry of History, Culture, and Resilience" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world as we explore their rich heritage through captivating glimpses into their lives. Discover the serenity captured in a Tibetan tanka illustration, where relaxation meets spirituality in perfect harmony. Journey back to 1904 when a little-known campaign unfolded, revealing new details about the British Mission to Tibet. Witness the fierce combat at the towering walls that stood between two worlds. Unearth an unexpected side of Tibetan culture as you witness them engaging in an exhilarating game of polo. Delve into an album that sheds light on a remarkable military conquest where British forces overcame Tibetan defenses to capture Lhasa. Experience the profound spiritual devotion with "TIBETANS YAK SACRIFICE, " a ritual steeped in ancient traditions and beliefs. Marvel at Hevajra, an 18th-century Buddhist Tantric deity depicted in golden splendor—a testament to Tibet's deep-rooted spiritual practices. Glimpse into everyday life with a mesmerizing black and white photograph capturing "A Group of Tibetans. " Feel their sense of community and resilience shining through every frame. Witness history unfold as we join the Sikkim Expeditionary Force engraved alongside brave Tibetans who fought side by side against adversity. Accompany renowned explorer Sven Ander Hedin on his extraordinary journey through Tibet, beautifully illustrated from Le Pelerin's accounts—an adventure that will ignite your wanderlust. Reflect upon Arnold Henry Savage Landor's imprisonment in mysterious lands—his chromolitho portrait serving as a reminder of both danger and fascination lurking within this enigmatic region. Step onto battlefields frozen in time with "The War in Sikkim" engraving depicting courageous Tibetan attacks on camps at Gnatong—a testament to their unwavering spirit even amidst conflict.