Sikkimese Collection

13th Dalai Lama, Sir Charles Bell and Maharaj Kumar Sidkeong Trul-ku, 1910 (b / w photo)
468590 13th Dalai Lama, Sir Charles Bell and Maharaj Kumar Sidkeong Trul-ku, 1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two lamas of Sikkim in ceremonial dress, 1902. Artist: Johnson & Hoffman
Two lamas of Sikkim in ceremonial dress, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Two Sikkimese men, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J. Burlington Smith, published by Hood & Co. Ltd (Middlesbrough, c1910)

A Bhutia woman, c1910. The Bhutias are people of Tibetan origin who migrated to Sikkim and other parts of India and Bhutan some time after the 15th century

A portrait of Lepchas, West Bengal, India, c1910. The Lepcha are the aboriginal inhabitants of present day Sikkim. Many Lepcha are also found in western and southwestern Bhutan

Officers of the 15th Ludhiana Sikks, Indian army, India, 1922. Artist: Bourne and Shepherd
Officers of the 15th Ludhiana Sikks, Indian army, India, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Lamist priests of Sikkim wearing robes, Talung monastery, India, 1922. Artist: John Claude White
Lamist priests of Sikkim wearing robes, Talung monastery, India, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

The Ranee of Sikkim, 1889. A print from The Illustrated London News, (16 February 1889)

INDIA: GIRL, c1968. Portrait of a Nepali girl in Sikkim, India. Photograph by Alice S. Kandell, c1968

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Sikkim: A Himalayan Jewel of Diverse Cultures and Histories Amidst the majestic Himalayas, Sikkim, a tiny state in India, has a rich tapestry of history and culture. In the early 20th century, the 13th Dalai Lama visited Sikkim, strengthening its spiritual ties with Tibet. Sir Charles Bell, a British surgeon and explorer, documented the region's people and monasteries, capturing the essence of Sikkim in black and white. Two lamas in ceremonial dress, 1902, reflect the spiritual heart of Sikkim. Sikkim's diverse population is evident in the portraits men, a Bhutia woman, and a Nepali girl, each representing unique ethnicities. The political landscape shifted in 1910 when Maharaj Kumar Sidkeong Trul-ku became the Chogyal, or ruler, of Sikkim. The 15th Ludhiana Sikhs, an Indian army regiment, were stationed in Sikkim, showcasing its strategic importance. Lamist priests in robes, Talung monastery, 1922, underscore the significance of Buddhism in Sikkim. The Ranee of Sikkim, a powerful queen, ruled alongside the Chogyal. Through the lens of time, Sikkim's history unfolds, revealing a land of resilient people, sacred monasteries, and vibrant culture.