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Image Not Available for A Tebbu man from the Tibesti Mountains in the Sahara fears the murderous sand. Day and night he wears the facial veil.
A Tebbu man from the Tibesti Mountains in the Sahara fears the murderous sand. Day and night he wears the facial veil.
Image Not Available for A Tebbu man from the Tibesti Mountains in the Sahara fears the murderous sand. Day and night he wears the facial veil.

A Tebbu man from the Tibesti Mountains in the Sahara fears the murderous sand. Day and night he wears the facial veil.

Creator Else Fanter
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 16.1 x 12.3 cm (6 5/16 x 4 13/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/1492
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for Tebbu guides in the desert. The veils are worn day and night for protection against the elements.
Tebbu guides in the desert. The veils are worn day and night for protection against the elements.
Else Fanter
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Tebbu Woman in a blue traditional dress called a "Bornu" shirt.
Tebbu Woman in a blue traditional dress called a "Bornu" shirt.
Else Fanter
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A group of Tebbu women.
A group of Tebbu women.
Else Fanter
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for German author, Else Fanter, has a conversation with a Tebbu woman.
German author, Else Fanter, has a conversation with a Tebbu woman.
Else Fanter
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Drinking water from the nanny goat tube. After drinking the tube must be corked immediately to prevent sand from getting into the water.
Drinking water from the nanny goat tube. After drinking the tube must be corked immediately to prevent sand from getting into the water.
Else Fanter
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Women bring water back from the local well.
Women bring water back from the local well.
Else Fanter
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Soldiers at Fort Murzuk in Libya.
Soldiers at Fort Murzuk in Libya.
Else Fanter
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Wild riders!
Wild riders!
Else Fanter
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for German author, Else Fanter, on a camel in the desert.
German author, Else Fanter, on a camel in the desert.
Else Fanter
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Governor Vitello, Governor of Fezzan, Libya.
Governor Vitello, Governor of Fezzan, Libya.
Else Fanter
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The grave of a "Marabout" (spiritual religious leader) is covered with stones and flags.
The grave of a "Marabout" (spiritual religious leader) is covered with stones and flags.
Else Fanter
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Else Fanter with soldiers and officiers at Oasis Goifro in the desert.
Else Fanter with soldiers and officiers at Oasis Goifro in the desert.
Else Fanter
1930s
Photograph
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