Slaves--Circassians, Slaves--Circassians--Potraits, Muslim merchants, Muslim merchants--Portraits
Group portrait showing a merchant, possibly the Grand Sharif's permanent representative in Jeddah, and his Circassian slave. The photograph was... Show moreGroup portrait showing a merchant, possibly the Grand Sharif's permanent representative in Jeddah, and his Circassian slave. The photograph was probably taken between 1884 and 1885 in Jeddah. The negative has had handwork applied and the original background has been substituted completely. Title and date from item. Plate no. 11 in Bilder-Atlas zu Mekka (Haag : Martinus Nijhoff, 1888-1889).The plate is numbered (XI) and titled in German under the image. Main Heritage Display General HC.HP.02074-0011 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26505769 BIB-ID: 2831352 Show less
Troupe of 12 seated and standing men, several holding musical instruments. The word ‘tumburah’ refers to the six-stringed harp-like musical... Show moreTroupe of 12 seated and standing men, several holding musical instruments. The word ‘tumburah’ refers to the six-stringed harp-like musical instrument held by the man seated at center. The instrument is adorned with two fans of feathers and is apparently plucked with the fingers. Four other men sit or crouch, holding various drums between their knees. The plate was based on a photograph taken by Snouck Hurgronje in Jeddah between 1884 and 1885. Title and date from item. Plate no. 18 in Bilder-Atlas zu Mekka (Haag : Martinus Nijhoff, 1888-1889). The plate is numbered (XVIII) and titled in German under the image. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.02074-0018 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26515519 BIB-ID: 2831562 Show less
