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Morteza Khule Khan, paramount chief of the Bakhtiari tribe
Morteza Khule Khan, paramount chief of the Bakhtiari tribe
Object Number 2004.24.21107.1
Display Title Morteza Khule Khan, paramount chief of the Bakhtiari tribe
Descriptions
Subject
  • Headman
  • Tribe
  • Male
  • Chief
  • Man
  • Portrait
Department Photographic
Date April 1950
Artist Dr. Henry Field
Culture
  • Bakhtiari
  • Lur
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Iran / Luristan
Additional Geographic Terms Dezful, near; Shalgahi
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 5.08 x 5.08 cm (2 x 2 in.)

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