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71. Photo 92/5(11)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/5(11)
Title:
A group of Wild Wa, women & a boy taken at Yawn Pruk in 1897. These are the Wa Pwi, said to be the wildest of all. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Subjects = ethnic groups; military (general); military campaigns; Scott (Sir George) Collection; Was (ethnic group, Burma) Location = Burma; Myanmar; Shan; Yawn Pruk
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1897
Extent:
1 item

72. Photo 92/5(1)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/5(1)
Title:
The Gold Stream in the Wa Country. 'Shan, Chinese, Burmese, Sikh, Gurkha and Briton dug in the sand & gravel in dogged silence'. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events View of Scott's party prospecting for gold in the Wa's sacred stream, known as the Cave of the Golden Deer, during the Second Wild Wa Expedition. This print is reproduced in G.E. Mitton, Scott of the Shan Hills (London, 1936), facing p.246. For a note on the visit, and ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1897
Extent:
1 item

73. Photo 92/5(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/5(9)
Title:
A camp in the Wild Wa country. The useful 'spotted circus' horse just appears behind the other. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View in hilly country, with camp and horses in foreground. Subjects = military (general); military campaigns; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1897
Extent:
1 item

74. Photo 92/5(13)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/5(13)
Title:
Another picture of the Gold Stream. Scott and his party, so far as is known, are the only Europeans who have visited it. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Subjects = military (general); military campaigns; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1897
Extent:
1 item

75. Photo 92/5(20)

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Photo 92/5(20)
Title:
This shows the sort of country that had to be negotiated [in the Wa country]. A guide to the tracks was essential. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View of steep jungle-covered hills. Subjects = jungle scenery; military (general); military campaigns; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1897
Extent:
1 item

76. Photo 92/5(45)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/5(45)
Title:
A Wild Wa in his native simplicity. He carries himself with the dignity of a brave man. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Subjects = military (general); military campaigns; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1897
Extent:
1 item

77. Photo 92/5(19)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/5(19)
Title:
A group of Wild Wa. These are also Wa Pwi. It is a pity they moved, but the face of the man in lower left corner is clear and savage enough. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Photographed during the Second Wild Wa Expedition. Subjects = ethnic groups; military (general); military campaigns; Scott (Sir George) Collection; Was (ethnic group, Burma)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1897
Extent:
1 item