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
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Genre: Ethnographical Photography Head and shoulders portrait.
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
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Genre: Ethnographical Photography Head and shoulders portrait.
The tattooed [scarified] back of a man of the North Andaman group of tribes. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
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Genre: Ethnographical Photography Close-up of back of torso showing three lines composed of horizontal scars running parallel down the length of the back.
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
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Genre: Ethnographical Photography Close-up of upper arm.
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
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Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length portrait of two naked Andamanese men showing body painting.