Sudan, Printed caption reads: 'Gimma Sheikes, Blue Nile. Published by G N Morhig, The English Pharmacy, Khartoum. Copyright 109'. Six Gimma 'sheikhs' pose for a group portrait. They wear traditional dress including 'thobs' (ankle-length garments with long sleeves), 'bishts' (loose-fitting outer cloaks) and turbans, []. 2003/222/1/2/85.

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Group of Gimma Sheikhs, Blue Nile

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Photo credit: © Bristol Archives/UIG / Alamy / Afripics
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