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441. Photo 188/3(5)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/3(5)
Title:
[Bow making, Andaman Islands.] 'Chokio'. Bow of the North Andaman tribes. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography First stage in the manufacture of the bow. Photograph shows Andaman Islander standing beside tree with an adze. Caption continues: 'The bow is made from the wood of the 'Bádama' tree only. A straight tree of suitable thickness, like the one touched by the Andam...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

442. Photo 188/3(6)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/3(6)
Title:
[Bow making, Andaman Islands.] The tree is then cut close to the ground, as shown. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Second stage in the manufacture of the bow.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

443. Photo 188/3(7)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/3(7)
Title:
[Bow making, Andaman Islands.] The workman goes round the tree from left to right, cutting as shown. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Continuation from preceding print.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

444. Photo 188/3(8)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/3(8)
Title:
[Bow making, Andaman Islands.] The fallen tree is then cut to a suitable length for a bow, the whole trunk being examined and the best part selected. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

445. Photo 188/3(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/3(9)
Title:
[Bow making, Andaman Islands.] Andamanese cutting off the selected piece. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Fourth stage in the manufacture of the bow.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

446. Photo 188/3(10)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/3(10)
Title:
[Bow making, Andaman Islands.] Carrying home the log. Observe the way the adze is carried, pushed through the waistband of the workman. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

447. Photo 188/3(11)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/3(11)
Title:
[Bow making, Andaman Islands.] The log is erected against a tree, rock, or other support, and roughly hewn into shape; commencing on the left side about halfway up, and cutting down to the ground, the workman sitting, crouching, or standing, as necessary. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

448. Photo 188/3(12)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/3(12)
Title:
[Bow making, Andaman Islands.] The right side of the face of the bow is then cut to shape. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Sixth stage in the manufacture of the bow.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

449. Photo 188/3(13)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/3(13)
Title:
[Bow making, Andaman Islands.] The face of the bow is trimmed, the rough cuts being smoothed. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Seventh stage in the manufacture of the bow.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

450. Photo 188/3(14)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/3(14)
Title:
[Bow making, Andaman Islands.] The lower end of the bow is then roughly hewn to shape. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Eighth stage in the manufacture of the bow.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item