1. Photo 188/1(19)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Photo 188/1(19)
- Title:
- Riala. Man of the 'Aka Béa-da' tribe, South Andaman. Age about 37 years. He is commonyly called 'Ria Tegbul'. i.e. 'Ria Dugong' from his prowess in killing these creatures. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
- Scope & Content:
- Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-face head and shoulders portrait. Caption continues: 'He wears a necklace of cord, matted with turtle oil and red ochre, called 'Koiób-da'. He is of even temper, and quiet disposition. Notice should be taken, in this and the following photographs, of the m...
- Collection Area:
- Visual Arts
- Languages:
- Not applicable
- Date Range:
- 1890-1893
- Extent:
- 1 item