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1881. Photo 188/7(23)

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Photo 188/7(23)
Title:
An Andamanese cannot really count beyond two. After that number his statement becomes indefinite, as 'a few', 'several', 'many', 'very many'. For one he would stroke his nose with his forefinger, as shown. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Head and shoulders portrait.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

1882. Photo 188/7(24)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/7(24)
Title:
For two he [an Andaman Islander] would strike his nose with his second finger as shown. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Head and shoulders portrait.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

1883. Photo 188/7(25)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/7(25)
Title:
For three or more he [an Andaman Islander] would use the third finger, and also the remaining fingers of the other hand, saying 'another', 'many', &c. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Head and shoulders portrait.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

1884. Photo 188/7(26)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/7(26)
Title:
The tattooed [scarified] back of a man of the North Andaman group of tribes. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Close-up of back of torso showing three lines composed of horizontal scars running parallel down the length of the back.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

1885. Photo 188/7(27)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/7(27)
Title:
The tattooed [scarified] chest and stomach of a man of the North Andaman group of tribes. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Close-up of torso showing complex web of small raised scars.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

1886. Photo 188/7(28)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/7(28)
Title:
The tattooed [scarified] arm of a man of the North Andaman group of tribes, showing a combination of circles and zigzags. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Close-up of upper arm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

1887. Photo 188/7(29)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/7(29)
Title:
Andamanese painted, one with grey mud, (óg), which at a distance gives him the appearance of being clothed; and one painted in pattern with white earth (Tala-og). Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length portrait of two naked Andamanese men showing body painting.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

1888. Photo 188/7(30)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/7(30)
Title:
A group of [Andamanese] men painted with óg and Tála-óg. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

1889. Photo 188/7(31)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/7(31)
Title:
A group of [Andamanese] women painted with óg. The three markings across the breats are very common. There are no superstitions attached to this painting, which is done for pleasure, coolness, ornament, and to keep off vermin. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length portrait of five women with bodies painted in varioius designs. Most figures slightly blurred through movement.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1890. Photo 188/7(32)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/7(32)
Title:
[Making the pig arrow, Andaman Islands.] The thick band which connects the head of the pig arrow 'Éla' is made as shown. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

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