Ceremonial hat
20th century | Günther Jontes
on view: Neue Hofburg / Weltmuseum Wien, Weltmuseum Wien A Village in the Mountains
In older literature on Tibet, the different schools are often referred to by the color of the ceremonial hats worn by their lamas. In this case, the term "yellow caps" refers to a follower of the "Gelug" school.
In older literature on Tibet, the different schools are often referred to by the color of the ceremonial hats worn by their lamas. In this case, the term "yellow caps" refers to a follower of the "Gelug" school.
Collection:
Günther Jontes DNB
Time:
20th century
Entry Date:
1996
Object Name
Ceremonial hat
Material/technology:
Silk, cotton
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Geography
Südasien/Himalaya/Tibet
Invs.
176506