Mandari war play at dance gathering
107 x 83 mm | Print gelatin silver
There are records relating to alternative images that we do not have scans for in the database:
1998.97.530.1 - Negative film nitrate , (49 x 45 mm)
1998.97.530.1 - Negative film nitrate , (49 x 45 mm)
Date of Print:
Unknown
Previous PRM Number:
JB.17.44
Accession Number:
1998.97.530.2
Description:
A group of youths in dance gear with spears, clubs, shields and small flags, apparently engaged in warplay with another group out of frame to the left.
Judging by their body language, some crouching, others standing just behind them, 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 , Shield
Activity:
Dancing
Event:
Dance
Documentation:
See Related Documents File. Buxton field notebooks in Tylor Library.
Recorder:
Christopher Morton 16/5/2005 [Southern Sudan Project]
