Photographic Print Group of men demonstrating a dance, Andaman Islands. A black and white photograph which is slightly sepia in colour. The photograph shows a group of men, all have one leg slightly raised and four of the group have their arms held together in front of them.
The photograph was taken by Edward Horace Man, who worked on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands from 1869 until 1901, during the British colonisation of these islands. After a working life spent on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Edward Horace Man retired to Brighton in 1901. In 1929 he died and was buried at All Saints Church in Patcham where a headstone bears his name.
Group of men demonstrating a dance, Andaman Islands
Creator (of Artwork / Object):
Edward Horace Man
Date Created (of Object / Artwork):
Late 19th Century; Early 20th Century
Description (Object or Artwork):
A black and white photograph which is slightly sepia in colour. The photograph shows a group of men, all have one leg slightly raised and four of the group have their arms held together in front of them. This is the same image as photograpph WA900499. One man has one foot resting on a wooden board. The text on reverse reads, 'Andamanese dancing to the accompaniment of sounding-board on which one man is keeping time with his foot.'
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