The photograph depicts two Tuareg young men. The man on the left is wearing long dress and turban made of indigo-dyed cloth, as well as tcherot amulet. During his trip to Mali, Elisofon visited the Kel Tademekket confederation of Tuareg people located in the Tombouctou region. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Life magazine and traveled to Africa from August 18, 1959 to December 20, 1959.
Local Numbers:
D 1 TRG 1 EE 59
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Time Life no. 57938 1 44
Frame value is 9.
Slide No. D 1 TRG 1 EE 59
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