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Two women smoke from a hookah pipe, Algeria
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Two women smoke from a hookah pipe, Algeria
Two women smoke from a hookah pipe in Algeria, North Africa. One woman is seated and holds the stem of the sheesha pipe near her mouth, ready to inhale. The other woman stands in a doorway near her, watching and waiting for her turn. Both females exhibit traditional dress and headscarves typical of the region. Date: circa 1910s
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Algeria Arab Arabic Exhibit Females Headscarves Hookah Mouth Pipe Region Stem Watching Inhale Inhaling Sheesha
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of relaxation and camaraderie between two women in Algeria, North Africa, during the early 1900s. The scene takes place in a quiet, dimly lit room, where the women sit on cushions and share the pleasure of smoking from a traditional hookah pipe. The seated woman, with her hand gently cradling the stem of the sheesha pipe, prepares to inhale the sweetly scented smoke, her eyes closed in anticipation. Her companion, dressed in traditional North African clothing and headscarf, watches attentively from the doorway, her expression a mix of curiosity and amusement. The women's traditional attire and headscarves are typical of the region, adding to the authenticity of the image. The hookah pipe, a symbol of hospitality and social gathering in Arab and Islamic cultures, further emphasizes the cultural significance of this moment. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of women in Algeria during a time of great change and provides a fascinating window into the past.
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