Hugo Bernatzik (1897 - 1953) Sudan. Omdurman people, 1927. Dancers. Hair decorated with cowries, symbol of health and beauty. Traditional hairstyle. Sudanese Ghawazi (dancer) in outdoor clothing performing the traditional stomach dance. Jewellery. Adornments. 11 silver prints from the period. Numerous stamps of the photographer "Copyright - Hugo Adolf Bernatzik - Vienna - Austria" and "Copyright by H. A. Bernatzik - Wien, XIX., Steinfeldtg. 2.", indications of cropping, negative numbers, handwritten annotations and typed captions on labels pasted on the back. Sizes: from 11.5 x 8.2 to 20 x 15 cmHugo Bernatzik (1897-1953) Sudan. Omdurman people, 1927. Dancers. Hair decorated with cowries, symbol of health and beauty. Traditional hairstyle. Sudanese Ghawazi (dancer) in outdoor clothing performing the traditional stomach dance. Jewellery. Adornments. 11 vintage gelatin silver prints. Numerous photographer's stamps "Copyright - Hugo Adolf Bernatzik - Vienna - Austria" and "Copyright by H. A. Bernatzik - Wien, XIX., Steinfeldtg. 2.", cropping marks, negative numbers, handwritten annotations and typed captions on labels mounted on verso. Dimensions: from 11.5 x 8.2 to 20 x 15 cm