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21. Photo 188/3(21)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/3(21)
Title:
[Bow making, Andaman Islands.] It is planed with the pig's tusk 'pilichada', until it is perfectly smooth, but is seldom waxed. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Caption continues: 'These bows attain a high polish, and are kept quite plain, having no ornamental carving on them. Twine is then bound round the bow about five inches from the upper end which tapers to a long fine point, and about one inch from the lower end ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

22. Photo 188/3(24)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/3(24)
Title:
[Bow making, Andaman Islands.] This picture shows how the bow is held when used. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Bow and arms of firer blurred through movement during the exposure.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

23. Photo 188/3(27)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/3(27)
Title:
The view shows the 'Chokio' [North Andaman bow] unstrung, the back of the bow being visible. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Three bows propped up against a wall.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. Photo 188/3(17)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/3(17)
Title:
[Bow making, Andaman Islands.] The bow is then laid flat on the ground, and the back of it trimmed. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Eleventh stage in the manufacture of the bow.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

28. Photo 188/3(19)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 188/3(19)
Title:
[Bow making, Andaman Islands.] The bow is then thinned and brought to shape by fine cuts with the adze. Photographer: Portman, Maurice Vidal
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Thirteenth stage in the manufacture of the bow.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890-1893
Extent:
1 item

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