4 0 c m
30cm
actual image size: 21cm x 32cm
Description
Half length portrait of the Imam of Oman's representative in Al Muwaiji near Al Muwaiji Fort in Al Ain oasis. The man has a long thick grey beard and he stands facing forward, holding a rifle and camel stick in one hand. He wears a khanjar (dagger) on a cartridge belt over his thobe (shirt) and a white headscarf. The Imam of Oman's representative accompanied Wilfred Thesiger's travelling party from 'Izz to Al Muwaiji.
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
2004.130.22768.1
Format
Film Negative 35mm
Country
United Arab Emirates
Region
Abu Dhabi Emirate; Al Ain Region; Al Ain City; Al Muwaiji [Al Muwaij'i]
Cultural Group
Arab
Photographer
Wilfred Patrick Thesiger
Date
April 6-9, 1949
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