The Nubas. The keyhole entrance to a Nuba house in the Korongo Jebels (mountains). Doorways are shaped to allow admittance to people carrying loads of firewood on their heads, Kordofan, Sudan

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The Nubas. The keyhole entrance to a Nuba house in the Korongo Jebels (mountains). Doorways are shaped to allow admittance to people carrying loads of firewood on their heads, Kordofan, Sudan
The Nubas. The keyhole entrance to a Nuba house in the Korongo Jebels (mountains). Doorways are shaped to allow admittance to people carrying loads of firewood on their heads, Kordofan, Sudan
Artist/Maker (British, 1908 – 1995)
Date1949
MediumVintage gelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 10 9/16 × 7 3/8 in. (26.9 × 18.8 cm) Sheet: 10 9/16 × 7 3/8 in. (26.9 × 18.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Thomas J. Wilson and Jill M. Garling, P2016
Object number2023.12.276
Not on view
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Alternate Titles Korongo Nuba tribesman, Kordofan, southern Sudan
Markings Verso, upper left corner (sticker, blue circle): no text
Verso, upper left edge (stamp, purple ink): "AF.31.2.2"
Verso, lower left (stamp, blue ink): [upside-down] "© George Hodger - magnum"
Inscribed Verso, upper right edge (pencil): "GB-F-19"
Verso, upper right edge (pencil): "6000-"
Verso, upper center edge (pencil): "Fcc F 4772"
Verso, upper center (black ink): " "Keyhole" doorway of / KORONGO Nuba hut."
Verso, lower center (blue ink): "Kordofan."
Verso, lower center (blue ink): "38.58."
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