Dinka woman showing respect
57 x 55 mm | Print gelatin silver
There are records relating to alternative images that we do not have scans for in the database:
2005.51.169.1 - Negative film nitrate , (59 x 55 mm)
2005.51.169.1 - Negative film nitrate , (59 x 55 mm)
Date of Print:
Unknown
Accession Number:
2005.51.169.2
Description:
A Dinka woman prostrating herself at the feet of another woman, touching her leg.
The woman, who is perhaps being shown a high degree of respect (thek) is about to bend down, perhaps to raise the woman up.
Photographer:
Godfrey Lienhardt
Date of Photo:
1947 - 1951
Region:
[Southern Sudan] Warab
Group:
Dinka
PRM Source:
Estate of Ronald Godfrey Lienhardt, via Ahmed al-Shahi (literary executor)
Acquired:
Donated 2005
Other Owners:
Godfrey Lienhardt Collection
Class:
Body Language
Activity:
Gesturing Hand , ?Greeting
Primary Documentation:
Inscription - '
Godfrey
- DINKA 150 prints - Black & White (1 photo - coloured)' (on envelope containing prints) [AN 06/04/2006]
Recorder:
Alex Nadin 06/04/2006 [Southern Sudan Project]
