Monk Musicians

A procession of monk musicians at Tumlong monastry playing drums and cymbals. The monks are wearing hats worn in gcod ("cutting through the process of thought") ritual practises. In the background are thatched monastic buildings (probably the monks" quarters). On Cech"s list describing prints:"F. W. became Political Officer in Sikkim on January 4th, 1933.(Photos 1-30 were taken in and around Gangtok).20. "Monks At Tumlong"See gi: Tumlong20b. "Monks at Tumlong". Monk musicians outside thatched monastic buildings (probably monks" quarters) playing drums and cymbals. They are wearing hats worn in gcod ("cutting through the process of thought") ritual practises." [printed text]For more information see Cech"s list.