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Mounted Fulani Nobleman

Carol Beckwith1996

African Ceremonies

African Ceremonies
Friday Harbor, United States

At the Sallah festival, the dress of both man and horse expresses status. The major form of male clothing is the Babbar Riga (Big Gown Ensemble), consisting of a multi-layered gown (riga) and a distinctive turban. Individual distinctions are signaled by the different qualities of cloth, tailoring, embroidery and headgear.

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  • Title: Mounted Fulani Nobleman
  • Creator: Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher
  • Date: 1996
  • Location: Nigeria
  • Copyright: copyright Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher
African Ceremonies

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