Bani Suef, Egypt: pilgrims at Biba. Photograph by W.S. Blackman, 192-.

[between 1920 and 1929?]

1 photograph : photoprint ; sheet 12.3 x 18.1 cm

Scene at the mūlid of the Sheikh Bibaivi at Biba. This sheikh is claimed by both Muslims and Copts, & his mūlid is held in the precincts & also in the church itself. An arm of the holy man only is preserved here. This scene is in the courtyard of the church. Lettering on envelope and on back of photograph

Wellcome Collection 24567i