Young Bedaween girl; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences... 1875. Creator: Unknown

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Young Bedaween girl; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences... 1875. Creator: Unknown

Young Bedaween girl; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

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This evocative photograph captures the enigmatic gaze of a young Bedaween girl, taken during Henry Walter Bates' journey through Sudan and Western Abyssinia in the late 1870s. The image is taken from Bates' book, "Illustrated Travels: A Journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity," published by Cassell, Petter, and Galpin in London in 1880. Bates, an English explorer and naturalist, was known for his extensive travels in Africa, documenting the natural history and cultures of the continent. In this photograph, we see a Bedouin girl from the Bedaween tribe, who were traditionally nomadic people of the Horn of Africa. The girl's proud profile and distinctive headdress adorned with beads and feathers convey a sense of strength and resilience. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the rich cultural heritage of Africa and the people who have long inhabited its lands. The Bedaween people, like many other African tribes, have faced numerous challenges throughout history, including colonization, displacement, and marginalization. This image offers a glimpse into their past, preserving their history and identity for future generations. The photograph's origins are uncertain, and it is not known who took the image or under what circumstances it was taken. However, it is a testament to the power of photography to capture moments in time and transport us to different places and cultures. Today, this photograph remains an important historical document and a reminder of the diverse and complex history of Africa and its people.

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