Bani Suef, Egypt: a scarecrow near Biba, warding off the evil eye. Photograph by W.S. Blackman, 192-.

  • Blackman, Winifred S. (Winifred Susan), 1872-1950.
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[between 1920 and 1929?]
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24656i
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[between 1920 and 1929?]

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1 photograph : photoprint ; sheet 18.1 x 13 cm

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Abu Khof (father of fear) used as a scarecrow and also as a protection against the evil eye. Erected in a field near Biba, Beni Suef province. The figure is made of clay, plastered over with whitewash. ?Original figure presented by Miss Blackman. Lettering on envelope and on back of photograph

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Wellcome Collection 24656i

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