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Ouled Nails Woman in Covered Camel Palanquin
An Ouled Nails woman in Southern Algeria, showing her very distinctive and elaborate traditional clothing. The women earned money through belly dancing. The women are heavily made-up, going unveiled at all times and wear their hair up, creating an incredible style. Pictured in a camel palanquin (covered litter), used to transport wives and children across the arid desert, each with a central ventilation shaft, which can double as a tall structure to alert rescuers if buried in a sandstorm in the desert. Date: circa 1904
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This photograph captures the essence of an Ouled Nails woman from Southern Algeria, showcasing her distinctive and elaborate traditional clothing. The Ouled Nails are a Berber tribe renowned for their unique style and skill in belly dancing. In this image, the woman's heavily made-up face, unveiled countenance, and upswept hair create an incredible visual allure. The photograph also reveals the woman's mode of transportation - a covered camel palanquin, or litter. This traditional means of transport was used to carry wives and children across the arid desert. The palanquin's central ventilation shaft not only provided essential airflow in the harsh desert climate but also functioned as a tall structure to alert rescuers if the occupants were buried in a sandstorm. The Ouled Nails women earned their living through belly dancing, performing for caravans and travelers. Their dance moves were a source of entertainment and fascination for the nomadic communities that crisscrossed the North African desert. This photograph, taken circa 1904, offers a glimpse into the rich history and culture of the Ouled Nails people and their traditional way of life. The Ouled Nails women's clothing is a testament to their unique identity, with intricate patterns, vibrant colors, and intricate embellishments. The dancers often wore multiple layers of flowing skirts, intricately embroidered vests, and elaborate headdresses adorned with coins, beads, and other decorative elements. Their jewelry, including anklets, bracelets, and necklaces, added to their overall allure. This photograph is a valuable historical record of a bygone era, offering insights into the customs, traditions, and daily life of the Ouled Nails people in Southern Algeria. It is a reminder of the resilience and adaptability of nomadic communities in the face of the challenging desert environment and the enduring power of traditional arts and culture.
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