Mandari war play at dance gathering
47 x 46 mm | Negative film nitrate
Date of Print:
Unknown
Previous PRM Number:
JB.17.38
Accession Number:
1998.97.524
Description:
A large group of men in dance gear with spears and clubs, apparently engaged in warplay with another group out of frame to the left.
Judging by their body language, some crouching, others with spears at the ready, they are readying themselves to respond to the aggressive advances of this opposing group, which may be from a nearby village.
Dances were frequent events, which provided the main opportunity for youths and girls to socialise together.
Photographer:
Jean Carlile Buxton
Date of Photo:
1950 - 1952
Region:
[Southern Sudan] Bahr el Jebel ?Tali
Group:
Mandari
PRM Source:
Ronald Carlile Buxton via Institute of Social and Cultural Anthropology
Acquired:
Donated 1988
Other Owners:
Jean Buxton Collection
Class:
Dance , Social Life , Weapon
Keyword:
Dance Accessory , Club , Spear
Activity:
Dancing
Event:
Dance
Documentation:
See Related Documents File. Buxton field notebooks in Tylor Library.
Recorder:
Christopher Morton 16/5/2005 [Southern Sudan Project]
