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Mani Drums
Object Number 35-10-60/16290.1.18
Display Title Mani Drums
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "35-10 / Tibet / Great Mani Drums which encircle the monastery. They are jammed / with thousands of prayers written on bits of paper. The drum is / pivoted top and bottom by an axle. There is a continual procession / of laity and clergy about the monastery, whirling these drums. / Each whirl, and one is credited with having uttered so many / thousands of prayers - thus storing up much "merit" in the / Hereafter (4 to 6 feet in heights). / Gift of Harrison Forman / The Explorers Club / New York City."
Department Photographic
Date 1885-1934
Artist Mr. Harrison Forman
Culture
  • Tibetan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Tibet
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 13.97 × 7.62 cm (5 1/2 × 3 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Mr. Harrison Forman

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