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Girl of the Ouled Nails - Algeria - North Africa
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Girl of the Ouled Nails - Algeria - North Africa
Woman from the tribe of Ouled Nail in Southern Algeria in their very distinctive and elaborate traditional clothing. The women earned money through belly dancing. The women are heavily made-up, going unveiled at all times and often wore their hair up, creating an incredible style. Date: circa 1906
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This evocative photograph captures the enchanting image of a woman from the Ouled Nail tribe in Southern Algeria, circa 1906. The Ouled Nail people are an ethnic group known for their distinctive and elaborate traditional clothing, which sets them apart from other communities in North Africa. In this image, the woman proudly wears the intricately designed attire that has become synonymous with her tribe. The headdress and hats adorned with intricate beadwork, sequins, and metal pieces add an ornate touch to her outfit. Her neck is adorned with heavy gold necklaces, and her wrists and fingers are adorned with bangles and long, visible nails, a trademark of the Ouled Nail women. The mudbrick buildings and simple townscape in the background provide a stark contrast to the woman's opulent appearance. The Ouled Nail women were renowned for their belly dancing, which they performed at various social gatherings and markets to earn money. They went unveiled at all times, defying the traditional Islamic norms of covering their faces and hair. Their unveiled status and bold makeup created an incredible style that was both exotic and intriguing to outsiders. The woman's heavily lined eyes are accentuated with kohl, a traditional cosmetic used in North Africa for centuries. Her hair is styled up, revealing her expressive face and the intricacies of her headdress. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history and culture of the Ouled Nail people, a fascinating community that continues to captivate the world with their unique traditions.
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