
4 0 c m
30cm
actual image size: 21cm x 32cm
Description
Half length portrait of a tribesman of the Manasir Bedouin, whom Wilfred Thesiger met at a Manasir encampment in the Baynunah sands. A tribesman of the Manasir sits in the sand, crossing his hands in front of his chest. He has a thick beard and short curly hair and wears a plain ghutra (headscarf) draped over his head and around his shoulders. Behind him thick vegetation grows in the sand. This image was taken during Wilfred Thesiger's journey from Al Ain to Liwa oasis, Al Dhafra and Baynunah sands in November and December 1948.
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
2004.130.22080.1
Format
Film Negative 35mm
Country
United Arab Emirates
Region
Abu Dhabi Emirate; Al Gharbia Region; Baynunah [Baynūnah]
Cultural Group
Bedouin Manasir
Photographer
Wilfred Patrick Thesiger
Date
December 4 - 14, 1948
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