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Women smoking a Chibouk Pipe - Southern Algeria

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Women smoking a Chibouk Pipe - Southern Algeria

Women smoking a Chibouk Pipe - Southern Algeria. Date: circa 1901

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This photograph captures a moment in time from the early 1900s, depicting a group of women in Southern Algeria engaged in the traditional practice of smoking a Chibouk pipe. The Chibouk, also known as a long-stemmed Turkish pipe, is a cultural artifact that has been a significant part of North African and Middle Eastern smoking traditions for centuries. In this image, the women sit together, their faces illuminated by the warm glow of the tobacco smoke that curls up from their pipes. Each woman cradles her Chibouk in one hand, expertly holding it at an angle to inhale the sweet-smelling tobacco through the long stem. The pipes are adorned with intricate designs, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region. The scene is set against a backdrop of arid desert landscape, with the sun casting long shadows over the sandy terrain. The women's clothing, consisting of flowing robes and headscarves, adds to the sense of timelessness and tradition. This photograph provides a rare glimpse into the daily lives of women in Southern Algeria during the early 1900s, offering a window into a world that has largely been lost to the sands of time. The Chibouk pipe, with its distinctive hubble-bubble design, has long been a symbol of hospitality and community in North Africa, and this image beautifully captures the social significance of this ancient tradition.

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