The
Bishari who occupy the land from Baranis south to
Port Sudan area are descended from Neolithic tribal
groups of ancient Hamitic origin and may have belonged
in the area for more than 4000 years. They have
a close affinity with their environment and the
responsibility they feel for it is rooted in their
ancient heritage. |
| Portraits |
A Bishari
woman herding the livestock |
Bishari
man at Wadi Yodar |
Bishari
man at Wadi Kansasrobe |
Bishari
man at Elba |
Bishari
girl at Wadi Ediab
|
Bishari warrior trekking a leopard |
Bishari
child at Wadi Ediab |
Bishari man by Gebel Elba
|
Bishari
boy at Gebel Elba
|
Habitation
types |
Traditional
summer dwelling |
Daytime
shelter
|
Wishbone structural connection |
Traditional
summer dwelling |
Winter and
summer dwelling in courtyard |
Typical shade structure |
Winter
dwelling |
Graveyard
|
Daytime
shelter |
Acacia
wood traditional shade |
Interwove
roof of Acacia branches |
Bishari
settlement with winter dwellings |
Livelihoods-crafts-
customs |
A colorful
gathering for a wedding |
Boy with
Saluki dog |
Dressed
for a ceremonial dance |
At the
water well |
Herding
sheep |
At the water
well |
Hanging
a goat skin water bag |
A charm
to fend off the evil eye |
Bishari
on camel s |
'El
Deboka'is a large herd from Sudan |
Watering
a camel at Bir El Jahiliya |
A "Safenga'4X4
truck on trail from Sudan |
Bishari
man with typical walking posture |
Swinging
on 'oleak" a climbing plant |
Water container
|
Charcoal
burning pot for 'gabana' |
'Gabana'
coffee making utensils |
Antique
Bishari camel saddle |
Bishari
intricate leather crafts |
Solid
wood bowl |
Bishari
intricate leather crafts |
