A Tibetan Thangka (cloth scroll painting) [Late 19th century-Early 20th century]

A Tibetan Thangka (cloth scroll painting) ཐང་ཀ་ (Wylie thang ka). Size approx 63 x 83 cm (max) with image area (Melong) approx 43 x 71 cm (max). A very simple plain cloth surround with a red section above and below the middle of the image area. Images of eight Deities. Minor paint loss from creasing and substantial staining throughout. This is not a narrative thangka depicting a story, which is the usual form of thangka associated with Lama Manipa performances. It is unclear whether this was a thangka used by Pema Tsewang in his manipa performances or perhaps had other ritual functions.. Creation dates: Late 19th / Early 20th century. Actual date unknown. Custodial history: An item owned by the family of Buchen Pema Tsewang and passed down through generations of Lama Mani in Tibet. Following his death the material has been handed down to his son Pema Choephel who is not a practising Lama Manipa. The condition of most Lama Mani thangkas includes creasing, staining, splits and paint loss caused by many years of use, being rolled up and carried between performances, unrolled and exposed to weather and strong light. Extent and format of original material: One thangka. Owner(s) of original material: Pema Choephel. Material inherited from his late father, the Lama Manipa Buchen Pema Tsewang.