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3301. 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

3302. 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

3303. 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

3304. 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

3305. Photo 188/6(21)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/6(21)
Title:
Andamanese woman sitting in the usual position in a hut. The back generally leans against a log or some such support. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

3306. Photo 188/6(22)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/6(22)
Title:
Meeting. When Andamanese meet after a long separation (long to them may mean a few weeks), they cry, this custom applying to both sexes. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Andamanese man and woman embracing, the man seated on the woman's thighs. The procedure is described in the letterpress: 'For about half an hour, and sometimes till the dusk after they actually meet, they sit about apart, take no notice of each other, and do no...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

3307. Photo 188/6(23)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/6(23)
Title:
[Parting.] When parting, there is no crying, but the two parties take each other's right hands, and, in turn, each blows on the hand of the other. They can give no reason for this, except that of custom. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Two Anamanese men holding each other's right hand.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

3308. Photo 188/6(24)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/6(24)
Title:
Torch making. [Block of 'Tóg-da' resin used for burning.] Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

3309. Photo 188/6(25)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/6(25)
Title:
['Rim-da' resin, used to make 'Kangata-buj-da'.] Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

3310. Photo 188/6(26)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/6(26)
Title:
To make a torch 'Tóg-pátnga-da', the resin is pounded between two stones, and then thickly strewn between bundles of dried leaves. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Pile of torches formed from bundles of leaves. Subjects = Andamanese (ethnic group); ethnic groups; Portman Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

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