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copyright (c) 2014 Kevin Bubriski
Young Newar men bathing on the last day of the month-long Swasthani Brata ritual
Object Number 2015.2.26.41
Display Title Young Newar men bathing on the last day of the month-long Swasthani Brata ritual
Descriptions
Object Description Young Newar men bathing on the last day of the month-long Swasthani Brata ritual. Hanumanghat, Bhaktapur, 2005, p. 228
Department Photographic
Date 2005
Artist Kevin Bubriski (1978)
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Nepal
Materials Digital
Quantity 1
Credit Line Robert Gardner Visiting Artist Fellow
Provenance
Seller Kevin Bubriski (1/7/2015)

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