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Lama Dance at Jummoo, performed before the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: W. H. O
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Lama Dance at Jummoo, performed before the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: W. H. O
Lama Dance at Jummoo, performed before the Prince of Wales, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876....a weird terrible performance of Lamas from Thibet...[there were] four large brazen trumpets...six or seven feet long, which gave forth a deep sound, as if it were the grumble of an earthquake; there were four drums, reminding one of the old traditional warming-pan...a wild gust of noise from them ushered in the dancers, who came along jumping and whirling in the most outrageous costumes...all the dancers had the heads of animals, exactly like what we see in a pantomime: there were ox heads, boar heads, elephant heads...We were led to understand that symbolism was expressed in the costumes, the heads, and in the various parts of this uncouth performance; but its meaning was not at all clear to our Western ideas. Some of the dancers had a large white skull embroidered on their breasts...From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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Lama Dance at Jummoo: A Spectacular and Mystifying Performance before the Prince of Wales in 1876 This photograph, entitled "Lama Dance at Jummoo, performed before the Prince of Wales, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876," offers a glimpse into an extraordinary cultural event that took place over a century ago. The image depicts a group of Lamas, monks from Tibet, performing a traditional dance for the Prince of Wales during his tour of India. The scene is set against a backdrop of vibrant colors and intricate costumes. Four large, brazen trumpets, each over six feet long, dominate the foreground, their deep, resonating sounds echoing through the air like the rumble of an earthquake. Four drums, reminiscent of old-fashioned warming pans, add to the cacophony, heralding the entrance of the dancers. As the wild gust of noise subsides, the dancers appear, jumping and whirling in the most outrageous costumes. Each dancer's head is adorned with the head of an animal – ox, boar, or elephant – much like the fantastical costumes seen in a pantomime. The symbolism behind these costumes, the heads, and the various parts of this uncouth performance was not clear to the Western onlookers. Some of the dancers wore a large white skull embroidered on their breasts, adding to the mystique of the performance. The meaning behind these symbols and the dance itself remained elusive to the Western mind, but the experience left an indelible impression on those who witnessed it. This photograph, taken from the pages of the "Illustrated London News" in 1876, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the rich cultural diversity that existed long before our modern, interconnected world.
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