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210 x 160 mm.

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120 x 160 mm.

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210 x 160 mm.

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210 x 160 mm.

Scope and Contents 200 x 250 mm. The caption continues: 'This photograph and those which follow show an African ‘doctor’ (Swahili: ‘Mganga’) performing the operation of cupping or blood letting upon a client. Briefly, the method is to extract blood by the powerful sucking action formed by the partial vacuum created in cows horns which are affixed to various parts of the body (the temples and along the backs).After shaving off any hair superficial criss-cross cuts are made and then the blood...

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230 x 200 mm. The caption continues: 'Fixing one of the horns. The 'doctor' is about to suck out the air through a small hole in the end which he will then seal with wax.'

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205 x 245 mm. The caption continues: 'A client undergoing the operation of 'cupping.' In this photograph the shaving of the hair and the beeswax tips to the horns can be clearly seen.'

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200 x 250 mm. The caption continues: 'The cupping horns must be carefully chosen to fit each client. The 'doctor' has about a score from which to make his selection. The spear is more a badge of office than anything else and has no part in the actual operations of the 'doctor.'

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235 x 200 mm. The caption continues: 'After the sucking of air from the horn and final sealing with beeswax it is very tightly attached to the skin. Removal is only made possible by piercing the wax plug with a needle (shown here).'

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235 x 200 mm. The caption continues: '"I am sure my client will quickly recover!" Despite the absence of modern psychology this 'doctor' believes in checking his patients and giving them an optimistic outlook.'

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205 x 250 mm.

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230 x 200 mm.

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125 x 185 mm.

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210 x 160 mm. The caption continues: 'Wicker lobster pots are a feature of all English seaside resorts. The African makes considerable use of wicker traps for all kinds of fish in river, lake and sea.'

Scope and Contents 160 x 195 mm. The caption continues: 'This photograph illustrates what might be described as 'an agricultural partnership.' Many of the Arabs in the country districts carry on business as copra makers and small shopkeepers. The donkey is an essential partner in the business for it is used for the transport of agricultural produce to town and the replenishment of supplies for the shop from the markets of the town.' The image has been bordered with liquid paper. Photograph stamped on the...

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160 x 210 mm.

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150 x 201 mm. A view showing one of the massive and intricately carved doorways characteristic of the more wealthy Arab households.

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210 x 160 mm.

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210 x 160 mm.

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210 x 160 mm. The caption continues: 'The chorus who provide singing or drumming are seen in the background whilst the performers who indulge in mock fights are seen in the foreground. To the right side of the crowd at the back can be seen one of the small round shields which are generally made of rhino hide.'

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210 x 160 mm. Showing carts pulled by ox ascending a tree-lined road. The caption continues: 'This plantation of mature clove trees was established about 1875 following the disastrous hurricane of 1875.'

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210 x 160 mm.

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155 x 210 mm. The caption continues: 'These dhows ply up and down the east of Africa carrying timber and merchandise.'

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210 x 160 mm. The caption continues: 'Dhows of this type operate between the various ports of East Africa carrying passengers as well as merchandise. For their size they carry a very large area of sail.'

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160 x 210 mm. The caption continues: 'An immense variety of stock is held by these ... dealers who sit throughout the day at their shop entrances awaiting custom.'