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Princess Nirgidma visits Citroen Central Asian Expedition
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Princess Nirgidma visits Citroen Central Asian Expedition
Princess Palta (Nirgidma), Princess of the Torghuts, a nomadic people in Central Asia visits the Citroen Central Asian Anthropological Expedition (3rd Mission, led by Haardt) at Ouroumtsi, Chinese Turkestan (now Urumqi (Urumchi), the capital of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the Peoples Republic of China in Northwest China). Georges-Marie Haardt (1884-1932) was a Belgian- born French industrialist and explorer, general manager and vice-president of the Citroen Automobile company and close friend of Andre Citroen. He was named chief of the three Citroen expeditions, first through the Sahara, then Africa (Black Cruise), then Asia (Yellow Cruise). He died in Hong Kong on March 16th, 1932, after a flu, complicated in double pneumonia, contracted during this last expedition (pictured) on the way home. Date: circa 1931
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In this evocative photograph, Princess Nirgidma of the Torghuts, a nomadic people in Central Asia, pays a visit to the Citroen Central Asian Anthropological Expedition, led by Georges-Marie Haardt, at Ouroumtsi, Chinese Turkestan, now known as Urumqi, the capital city of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in Northwest China. Dressed in traditional Mongolian attire, with a hooded cloak and an eagle emblem adorning her headdress, Princess Nirgidma, also known as Princess Palta, adds a regal touch to the scene. The Citroen expedition, the "Yellow Cruise," was the third mission led by Haardt, a Belgian-born French industrialist and explorer, who served as the general manager and vice-president of the Citroen Automobile company. Haardt was an intrepid adventurer and a close friend of Andre Citroen. The expedition aimed to explore and document the diverse cultures and landscapes of Central Asia, and Princess Nirgidma's presence adds a fascinating insight into the rich tapestry of the region's nomadic peoples. The image captures the Princess in front of a Citroen vehicle, possibly her mode of transportation during the visit, with a yurt and encampment visible in the background. The expedition took place around 1931, and unfortunately, Haardt contracted a flu, complicated by double pneumonia, during the journey home and passed away in Hong Kong on March 16, 1932. This photograph is a poignant reminder of Haardt's groundbreaking exploration of Central Asia and the diverse peoples he encountered along the way.
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