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Image Not Available for Imitation of the white man is carried so far that white ducks (sneakers) are worn while playing football.
Imitation of the white man is carried so far that white ducks (sneakers) are worn while playing football.
Image Not Available for Imitation of the white man is carried so far that white ducks (sneakers) are worn while playing football.

Imitation of the white man is carried so far that white ducks (sneakers) are worn while playing football.

Creator Emil Otto Hoppé (British, 1878 - 1972)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 17.7 x 22.8 cm (6 15/16 x 9 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/5657
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for An assortment of clothes. Some aboriginals play football in trousers, some in loin-cloths. Many do it in style and splash on the war paint.
An assortment of clothes. Some aboriginals play football in trousers, some in loin-cloths. Many do it in style and splash on the war paint.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The aboriginals of Australia take their football seriously, like everyone else. The game is a real fight to the finish - war pain and all.
The aboriginals of Australia take their football seriously, like everyone else. The game is a real fight to the finish - war pain and all.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for You might think that this is a fruit stall, but you would be wrong. This stall is far more exciting -- it is a stall where you may buy all manner of healing roots.
You might think that this is a fruit stall, but you would be wrong. This stall is far more exciting -- it is a stall where you may buy all manner of healing roots.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for For ten years, this holy man has stood for two hours every day in the same spot staring into the sun. Of course, he soon became totally blind.
For ten years, this holy man has stood for two hours every day in the same spot staring into the sun. Of course, he soon became totally blind.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A Hausa man shows how daggers are fastened to both forearms and hidden by his garmet.
A Hausa man shows how daggers are fastened to both forearms and hidden by his garmet.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A Hausa man stands with arms crossed in a peaceful manner. In reality he is ready at a moment's notice to bare the daggers and stand his ground.
A Hausa man stands with arms crossed in a peaceful manner. In reality he is ready at a moment's notice to bare the daggers and stand his ground.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A Hausa man with daggers is an eerie and dangerous sight.
A Hausa man with daggers is an eerie and dangerous sight.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Maria di Castellani, Naples, Oriental dancer, January 22, 1918
Maria di Castellani, Naples, Oriental dancer, January 22, 1918
Emil Otto Hoppé
1918
Photograph
Image Not Available for Young Transylvanian gypsy mother and child.
Young Transylvanian gypsy mother and child.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for North Queensland. Loading walnut logs at Cairns for shipment to the U.S.A.
North Queensland. Loading walnut logs at Cairns for shipment to the U.S.A.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for This fellow lies day by day across the pavement in one of the big cities, exposed to the heat of the sun.
This fellow lies day by day across the pavement in one of the big cities, exposed to the heat of the sun.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for An Indian fakir (beggar) on a bed of thorns. These holy men will endure amazing torture for the sake of their own souls and the souls of those who give alms.
An Indian fakir (beggar) on a bed of thorns. These holy men will endure amazing torture for the sake of their own souls and the souls of those who give alms.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
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