Anuak village with Fig tree
60 x 60 mm | Print gelatin silver
Date of Print:
Unknown
Previous PRM Number:
EP.AK.92
Previous Other Number:
44 3 (166)
Accession Number:
1998.342.92.2
Description:
A large Ficus tree, probably Ficus Sycamorus (Sycamore Fig), shading huts of Ukaadi village as well as Evans-Pritchard's tent which is pitched directly beneath it (some guy-ropes are just visible).
The village was under the control of a noble called Akwei-war-Alal, although several other nobles also resided there.
Photographer:
Edward Evan Evans-Pritchard
Date of Photo:
1935 March - May
Region:
[Southern Sudan] Jonglei Ukaadi
Group:
Anuak
PRM Source:
Edward Evan Evans-Pritchard
Acquired:
Donated 1966
Other Owners:
E. E. Evans-Pritchard Collection
Class:
Vegetation , Settlement , Shelter
Keyword:
Building House , Tent
Primary Documentation:
PRM Accession Records - Accession Book Entry [p.
98] 1966.27 [1 - 24] G[ift] PROFESSOR E.
E.
EVANS-PRITCHARD; INST.
OF SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY, 51 BANBURY RD.
OXFORD - 1966.27.19 - S.
SUDAN, DARFUNG.
VARIOUS TRIBES.
Box of negatives in envelopes, [1 - 242] & 1966.27.20 - Box of prints of these negatives [refers to object 1966.27.19] [1 - 242], in envelopes.
Notes on print/mount - "44 3 166 Ficus Magnificus Ukaadi"
Notes on print/mount - "44 3 166 Ficus Magnificus Ukaadi"
Other Information:
I have been unable to identify a species of Ficus known as Magnificus, and have therefore assumed the tree to be a large Ficus Sycamorus, which is found in the area and elsewhere in Africa.
[Chris Morton 6/1/2004]
Recorder:
Christopher Morton 6/1/2004 [Southern Sudan Project]
