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People of Dubai: Life of a Pearl Merchant - Display

Al Shindagha Museum

Al Shindagha Museum
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

This display, part of the ‘Life of a Pearl Merchant’ obelisk, features nose clips used by pearl divers along with a coiled pearling rope made out of whicker and a weight made out of lead, used by pearl divers to speed up their descent into the depths of the waters.

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  • Title: People of Dubai: Life of a Pearl Merchant - Display
  • Subject Keywords: Pearling, Dubai Creek
  • Rights: Al Shindagha Museum, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority
Al Shindagha Museum

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