This vibrant color photograph captures a Dinka woman in South Sudan, distinguished by traditional red pigment on her skin and elaborate beaded necklaces. She is depicted in profile against a deep blue water background, balancing a large fish on her head as part of a ceremonial or daily ritual. Beckwith and Fisher are acclaimed for their longitudinal studies of African ethnic groups, focusing on the preservation of vanishing traditions. This work is an Artist Proof (AP) from a highly limited edition, featuring the original pencil signatures of both photographers in the lower right margin.

Details Artist: Angela Fisher and Carol Beckwith Title: Dinka Woman with Fish, South Sudan Medium: Color photograph Edition: AP 3/5 (Artist Proof) Dimensions: 22 x 16 inches Signature: Hand-signed in pencil by both artists in the lower right margin; numbered in the lower left margin

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