The Traditional Sport: It’s the national pastime in Bhutan—here, a keen youngster draws a steady bow at archery practice. The 1.3 million residents of the secluded Himalayan kingdom still retain much of their traditional way of life. But tourists are beginning to discover the country and the local inhabitants are slowly learning new ways, March 10, 1976
Horst Faas, German, 1933 - 2012
1976
Gelatin silver print
Sheet: 9 3/4 × 7 5/8 in. (24.8 × 19.4 cm)
Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth: Gift of Laura Hercher
© Horst Faas
2022.67.9
Geography
Place Made: Germany, Europe
Period
20th century
Object Name
Photograph
Research Area
Photograph
Not on view
Inscriptions
With typewritten label with title and date affixed to verso
Provenance
Laura Hercher, New York, New York; given to present collection, 2022.
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