Photographic Print Group of people with bows and arrows, Andaman Islands. A black and white photograph, which is slightly sepia in colour. The photograph shows a group of people, most are facing the camera, however one young man on the left hand side is kneeling to the side and another man on the right hand side is shown in profile.
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 people with bows and arrows, 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 people, most are facing the camera, however one young man on the left hand side is kneeling to the side and another man on the right hand side is shown in profile. Both are holding bows and arrows. The group are standing in a grassy area and a hedge can be seen behind them. Seems to be same image as WA900489. Text on reverse reads, 'Andamanese with bows and arrows'.
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