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Life in Al Barr (the Desert)

In this gallery you will be drawn into the experience of al barr by the gentle sound of the wind moving with the desert sand. This is the start of a poetic art film directed by Abderrahmane Sissako, projected on three walls, and presenting a day in the life of a desert encampment. The film brings to life many of the objects on display, including a complete tent, falconry equipment, the paraphernalia of coffee making, and large displays of traditional clothing and sadu weaving. The smell of coffee and excerpts from poetry connected to life in al barr help create an immersive experience. In the Family Exhibit, children can milk a goat, make Arabic coffee and find out how much water it takes for everyday activities such as having a bath.

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gallery collection

This gallery covers life In al barr, where the challenges of a harsh environment demanded strong community bonds and traditions, with knowledge and values passed on through poetry, songs and woven sadu textiles

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Wooden bowl, jiryah

Wooden bowl, jiryah

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Necklace, mariyyah misbah

Necklace, mariyyah misbah

7.05cm x 6.74cm x 2.72cm, weight: 36.77g

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Necklace (marriya umm tablah)

Necklace (marriya umm tablah)

H:356-W:96-D:22 Mm

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H:130-W:115-D:130 mm

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Falcon cuff, al mangalah

Falcon cuff, al mangalah

H:70.5-W:67.4-D:27.2

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Falcon hood, burga

Falcon hood, burga

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Head band, agal

Head band, agal

H:830-W:180-D:60 mm

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Headscarf (milfa)

Headscarf (milfa)

H:2100 -W:950 Mm

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Headscarf (milfa)

Headscarf (milfa)

19th-20th century

H:1790-w:1075-D:10 Mm

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Head cover (ghutra)

Head cover (ghutra)

19th-20th century

H:1379-W:1370 Mm

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Bracelet, banajri

Bracelet, banajri

A: 7.41cm x 7.4cm x 2.86cm, weight: 55.89g B: 7.17cm x 7.15cm x 3.22cm, weight: 55.6g

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Coffee pot, dallah raslan

Coffee pot, dallah raslan

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Coffee cup holder (sheth)

Coffee cup holder (sheth)

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Face cover (battoula)

Face cover (battoula)

19th-20th century

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Tent partition, ruwaq

Tent partition, ruwaq

19th-20th century

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Width: 1.16cm, diameter: 2.01cm, weight: 7.09g

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2.48cm x 1.95cm x 1.65cm, weight: 6.99g

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Dress, darra’a

Dress, darra’a

H:1565- W:1540 mm

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H:190-W:46-D:46 mm

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Robe (thaub qitan)

Robe (thaub qitan)

H:1340-W:1760 Mm

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Palm baskets (jifeer)

Palm baskets (jifeer)

H:205-W:385-D:395 Mm

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Milk churn, isga

Milk churn, isga

137.5cm x 79cm x 91cm

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Veil ornament, mishbas

Veil ornament, mishbas

4.56cm x 2cm x .37cm, weight: 2.76g

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Head cover, bukhnaq

Head cover, bukhnaq

135cm x 65cm, weight: 260g

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H:337-W:197-D:167Mm

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H:1520-W:1480-D:20 Mm

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Kettle (ghouri)

Kettle (ghouri)

H:285-W:230-D:289 Mm

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Bracelet, hab-al-hail

Bracelet, hab-al-hail

1.6cm x 1.38cm x 1.2cm, weight: 1.28g

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H:23.2-W:20.3-D:23.2

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Spindle (mighzal)

Spindle (mighzal)

19th-20th century

H:125 - W:370 MM

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Earrings, ighlamiyyat

Earrings, ighlamiyyat

A: 7.75cm x 1.67cm x 1.59cm, weight: 5.16g B: 7.75cm x 1.66cm x 1.53cm

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Head Cover (ghutrat shaal)

Head Cover (ghutrat shaal)

H:1130-W:1230 Mm

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Camel Bag (a’del)

Camel Bag (a’del)

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Silver bracelet (banjary)

Silver bracelet (banjary)

19th-20th century

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Dress, thaub mufahah

Dress, thaub mufahah

Top left to right:1730 -Hem Edge left to Right:1420

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H:1500-W:1685 Mm - H: centre back to bottom ham, W: cuff to cuff C:arm hole

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H:70-W:170-D:170 Mm

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H:52 -W:850- D:215 MM

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Head band (agaal)

Head band (agaal)

H:300-W:200-D:250 Mm

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Camel bag (a’del )

Camel bag (a’del )

19th-20th century

H:770-W:1000-D:50 Mm

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Basket, shelbadan

Basket, shelbadan

60cm x 75cm x 60cm

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Bracelet (khosour)

Bracelet (khosour)

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Ammunition belt (mijlad)

Ammunition belt (mijlad)

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Bracelet (mitil)

Bracelet (mitil)

H:27.1-W:63.8-D21.4 Mm

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Face cover, batoolah

Face cover, batoolah

12cm x 21cm, weight: 10g

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Width: 1.19cm, diameter: 2.06cm, weight: 7.23g

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Necklace, mariyyah misbah

Necklace, mariyyah misbah

46.3cm x 14.5cm x 1.3cm, weight: 90.93g

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Necklace, mariyyah umm hilal

Necklace, mariyyah umm hilal

33.1cm x 10.8cm x 1.2cm, weight: 52.05g

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2.35cm x 2.11cm x 30cm, weight: 4.57g

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Necklaces (marriya misbaah)

Necklaces (marriya misbaah)

H:385-W:325-D:150 Mm

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19th-20th century

H:2.9- w:22.6-D:22.2 Mm

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H:55-W:405 D:125 Mm

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