Pwani (region)
Found in 470 Collections and/or Records:
An African medicine man, 1930 - 1950
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.'
An African medicine man, 1930 - 1950
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.'
An African medicine man, 1930 - 1950
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).'
An African medicine man, 1930 - 1950
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.'
An African medicine man, 1930 - 1950
205 x 250 mm.
An African medicine man, 1930 - 1950
230 x 200 mm.
An African policeman, 1930 - 1964
125 x 185 mm.
An African tribesman making a fish trap, 1930 - 1950
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.'
An Arab and his donkey, 1933 - 1948
An Arab Dhow sailor passes through the narrow streets of Zanzibar, 1930 - 1950
160 x 210 mm.
An Arab 'Ngoma' or dance in progress., 1930 - 1950
210 x 160 mm.
An Arab 'Ngoma' or dance in progress. In the centre of the ring sword dancers perform.', 1930 - 1950
210 x 160 mm.
An Arab sword dance, 1930 - 1950
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.'
An avenue of clove trees at the entrance to Kizimbani, 1933 - 1948
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.'
An early morning scene in the Zanzibar fruit market, 1930 - 1950
210 x 160 mm.
An East African coastal dhow, 1933 - 1947
155 x 210 mm. The caption continues: 'These dhows ply up and down the east of Africa carrying timber and merchandise.'
An East African coastal dhow, 1933 - 1947
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.'
An Indian 'Duka' in one of the narrow streets of Zanzibar, 1930 - 1950
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.'
An Indian fruit shop, 1930 - 1950
160 x 200 mm. The caption continues: 'The variety and quality of fruit in this shop in the fruit market gives some idea of the fertile productivity of the Zanzibar soils. In this picture can be seen pineapples, oranges, grapefruit, limes, bananas, custard apple, papaws etc. The largest pineapple can be purchased for 6d.'
An Indian instructs his son in the art of keeping books, 1930 - 1950
150 x 210 mm.
[An Indian pot maker at work], 1930 - 1950
160 x 210 mm.
An Indian pot maker at work, 1930 - 1950
160 x 210 mm. The caption continues: 'Nearly all domestic water in rural areas is drawn from wells and carried in earthenware pots.'
An Indian potter at work, 1930 - 1950
210 x 160 mm.
An Indian shop, 1930 - 1950
165 x 210 mm. The caption continues: 'With his varied stock all neatly set out this Indian 'Duka' keeper patiently awaits the next customer.'
An Indian wheelwright constructs his cart wheels of local timber, 1930 - 1950
210 x 160 mm.