Elizabeth Keith, Lama Priest In Ceremonial Dress (Pre-Earthquake)

Notes: Title and signature in pencil by artist; earlier editions signed in pencil. Pre-quake design; blocks lost in 1923 Tokyo earthquake. "These are the vestments in which the lama priests officiate at the various religious ceremonies. The magnificent headdress is of camel's hair, the crest being of wool. This when new stands up stiffly like the crest of a Roman helmet to which the whole headdress bears a strong resemblance." - Miles pg. 26