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201. Photo 188/6(11)

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Photo 188/6(11)
Title:
Showing an Andamanese carrying a cooking pot. These pots, 'Buj-da', are not very common, and are treasured by the Andamanese. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Caption continues: 'To carry them safely a rough basket is made 'Bujràmata-da'; a few 'Kápa' leaves are put inside, the pot is laid on them, and strips of cane laid across to keep it in. A long loop of cane is made by which the whole is carried'.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

202. Photo 188/6(12)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/6(12)
Title:
The bucket 'Dákar-da' is similarly carried. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

203. Photo 188/6(13)

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Photo 188/6(13)
Title:
Chám-cho-da. This is a knife 'Cho-da' consisting of a strip of cane sharp at both ends. At the handle a few strands of 'Yolba' twine are whipped on. This knife is only used for cutting articles of food. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

204. Photo 188/6(14)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/6(14)
Title:
Showing howing the 'Chám-cho-da' is worn Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Half-length rear view of a man, showing iron knife and skewer hanging down his back from a necklace. Caption continues (in part): 'Most Andamanese wear a necklace of shells, human bones, twine or something similar. The 'Chám-da' is passed through this, and owin...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

205. Photo 188/6(15)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/6(15)
Title:
Small articles such as iron arrow barbs, long thin ribs of leaves, as in the picture (used in modern times by the Andamanese as pipe cleaners) ... are kept by the Andamanese man in his hair which is generally long and matted. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

206. Photo 188/6(16)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/6(16)
Title:
Attitude of an Andamanese when crouching, or watching for something. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

207. Photo 188/6(17)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/6(17)
Title:
Andamanese squatting on his heels. This attitude is never assumed for long, and it is generally used when a man goes to the hut of another for a few minutes conversation, when he sits thus, outside. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length, full-face portrait. Caption continues: 'Tha Andamanese are lazy race, and unless actually in motion, must, if standing up, always lean on or against something.'
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

208. Photo 188/6(18)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/6(18)
Title:
This is the attitude generally assumed by the Andamanese when sitting in his hut. His back is usually leant against a log, or an upright of the hut. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Andamanese man seated on ground with legs stretched out in front of him. Caption continues: 'The Andamanese assume as many attitudes in sitting or lolling about, as an English schoolboy, whom, in disposition they much resemble. They have no attitude peculiar to...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

209. Photo 188/6(19)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/6(19)
Title:
Andamanese rousing another from sleep. The attitude of the sleeping man is that usually assumed by the Andamanese. They are very irritable if suddenly awakened, and might seize their bow and arrows and shoot someone (not necessarily the offending party). Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Figure lying full-length on side with his head resting on one arm as a pillow, while another man squatting behind gently shakes him.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

210. Photo 188/6(20)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/6(20)
Title:
Andamanese women often sit in this position [cross-legged], which is seldom assumed by the men. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-face view.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item