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Man-to-man wrestling bouts have been a part of Nuba tribal traditions for many years. Now these and other testing physical contests calling on the speed, strength and courage of participants have been banned as part of the Sudanese government’s determination to destroy Nuba culture
(1994)

Medium
gelatin silver photograph
Measurements
33.2 × 49.8 cm (image) 40.6 × 50.8 cm (sheet)
Place/s of Execution
Kordofan, Sudan
Inscription
typed on accompanying paper label: JACK PICONE (underlined) / Man-to-man wrestling bouts have been a part of Nuba tribal traditions for many / years. Now these and other testing physical contests calling on the speed, / strength and courage of participants have been banned as part of the Sudanese / government’s determination to destroy Nuba culture.
Accession Number
1996.546
Department
Australian Photography
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Coles Myer Ltd, Governor, 1996
Gallery location
Not on display