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Picture of a king in Tibet in the early 20th century, with his two wives and attendants
September 1, 2021

King of Derge

A story in the September 1921 issue documented the lives of people living in eastern Tibet. Here, the King of Derge poses for a portrait with his two wives and the family's attendants.
Photograph by A. L. Shelton, Nat Geo Image Collection

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