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Two veiled women hookah, Egypt, c. 1890
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Two veiled women hookah, Egypt, c. 1890
Two veiled women with tambourine and hookah, Egypt, c.1890
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This photograph, taken in Egypt around 1890, captures the essence of the 19th century's ethnographic fascination with the exotic and the indigenous. The image features two veiled women, their faces partially concealed by their headdresses, engaged in a leisurely moment of shared enjoyment. One woman plays a tambourine, her hands rhythmically striking the instrument, while the other woman inhales from a hookah pipe. The smoke curls upwards, forming an ethereal halo around their heads, adding to the dreamlike quality of the scene. The women's traditional Egyptian attire, consisting of long, flowing robes and intricately designed headdresses, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region. The use of the hookah, a water pipe commonly used for smoking tobacco, is a symbol of the shared social customs and traditions that connected people across the Middle East and North Africa during this era. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of women in Egypt during the late 19th century, a time when European travelers were drawn to the region to explore its ancient history, discover new cultures, and document the people and customs of the lands they visited. The image also serves as a reminder of the enduring allure of the Middle East and its people, which continues to captivate and inspire travelers and scholars to this day. As a historical artifact, this photograph is an invaluable resource for scholars and students of history, anthropology, and cultural studies, providing insights into the social, cultural, and historical context of a bygone era. The image invites us to reflect on the complex and dynamic interplay between the global and the local, the familiar and the exotic, and the ways in which the past continues to shape our understanding of the present.
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