
3 0 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 21cm
Description
Profile portrait of a thoroughbred female batina camel standing in the sands near Al Ain. The camel stands in profile facing towards the left. It is wearing the traditional form of guiding harness, which consists of a chain halter, a neck rope, and a head rope. In the background a few scarce clumps of vegetation grow scattered on rolling sand dunes.
Due to the nature of these images, prints will reproduce any signs of age, wear or damage that occurred before they were archived by the Pitt Rivers Museum.
Due to the nature of these images, prints will reproduce any signs of age, wear or damage that occurred before they were archived by the Pitt Rivers Museum.
Image Details
Accession Number
2004.130.25386.1
Format
Film Negative 35mm
Country
United Arab Emirates
Region
Abu Dhabi Emirate; Al Ain Region; Al Ain City
Photographer
Wilfred Patrick Thesiger
Date
December 1, 1949 - January 12, 1950
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