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Kur [a camel saddle]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: This is made of wood and leather; it is one of the most luxurious saddles for camel riders.
Kur [a camel saddle]

Ma'dad [sword]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: This is made of iron and has a leather sheath with ornaments; it is used as weapon in fighting and as a symbol of manhood and pride by men. There are different varieties: more than 7 types.
Ma'dad [sword]

Innitayt dabi [kohl container]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: Container made of silver and used, usually by high-class families, for keeping kohl.
Innitayt dabi [kohl container]

Sukkariyyah [a traditional sugar bowl]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: This is made of stone and was used for holding sugar, but its use has decreased largely these days as it has been replaced with modern [glass and metal] sugar bowls.
Sukkariyyah [a traditional sugar bowl]

Shotal [dagger]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: Dagger made of iron with a wooden hilt; it is an attacking weapon and also used for slaughtering camel; adopted as an insignia of the eastern Sudan (the Beja Region insignia).
Shotal [dagger]

Kootanab [a grinding stone]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: This utensil is made of solid stone, and used for grinding coffee grains; it is used for both decoration and as a utensil for daily use.
Kootanab [a grinding stone]

lawh [a tablet for writing the script of the Holy Quran]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: This tablet is made of wood and used for teaching and learning handwriting; it is still used in Khalwas [Quranic schools] for writing the script of the Holy Quran.
lawh [a tablet for writing the script of the Holy Quran]

Jabana [coffee pot] and finjans [coffee cups]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: These are carved of stone, and used for holding and drinking coffee.
Jabana [coffee pot] and finjans [coffee cups]

Ugayeit/wigayah [a coffee-pot holder]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: This is made of wood and used for holding the traditional coffee-pot [jabanah]. Other varieties of it exist (such as those made of cloth or palm tree fronds 'leaves').
Ugayeit/wigayah [a coffee-pot holder]

Bilbil (Safarok) [hunting implement]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: A curved wooden stick used for hunting; it dates back to the First Pharaoh Era.
Bilbil (Safarok) [hunting implement]

Mifrak

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: This is made of wood, and it is used for sparking fire; its use has declined after the appearance of matches and gas lighters.
Mifrak

Ga'boot hangoog [coffee pot holder]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: This is made of palm tree fronds (hangoog) and used for holding a coffee pot; it is ornamented with leather strips, and it is original.
Ga'boot hangoog [coffee pot holder]

Murwsd Wa'wunna [kohl stick]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: Made of silver, this expensive kohl container and its stick are used for eye kohl (eye-blackening) and have a social dimension, and religious and therapeutic dimensions.
Murwsd Wa'wunna [kohl stick]

Shayyal [jewellery]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: This is made up of gold coins and used as jewellery for women; it is worn around the head and usually the coins are in even number, each coin weighing about 0.8 grams.
Shayyal [jewellery]

Shaff necklace

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: This type of necklace is made of gold coins with beads in between; it is women's jewellery that is worn around the neck with the coins dangling on the chest.
Shaff necklace

Illit (rahmi) [face ornament]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: This is made of gemstones, seashells and beads; it is used as a women's ornament and worn on the head bound to her hair, dangling on the right cheek,
Illit (rahmi) [face ornament]

Gad'at [a type of footwear]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: This is made of palm tree fronds (leaves); a type of men's footwear no longer used nowadays.
Gad'at [a type of footwear]

Hulal/Khulal [traditional men's hair combs]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: Selection of combs made of wood and ebony; used for combing men's hair and considered as a man's ornament as it is usually worn on the head even when not used, and it comes in different shapes and sizes. It usually contains small engravings and it has a social dimension
Hulal/Khulal [traditional men's hair combs]

Sharaqraq [a wooden coffee utensil]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: This is made of wood and is used for pouring coffee into jabanah [traditional coffee pots]; its use has decreased as it has been replaced with modern utensils and tools.
Sharaqraq [a wooden coffee utensil]

Khuruj / Mukhlayah [a traditional bag]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: This is made of leather and oilcloth and used for keeping objects; it is rarely used nowadays and has been substituted with modern bags.
Khuruj / Mukhlayah [a traditional bag]

Rikwa [ewer]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: An earthenware ewer used for holding water for wadu' [ablution], nowadays it is used scarcely as it has been replaced with plastic variants.
Rikwa [ewer]

Gaidanat [vessel for roasting coffee]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: This wooden utensil is used for roasting coffee grains; it is old and rarely used nowadays.
Gaidanat [vessel for roasting coffee]

Kummab [arm ornament]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: Made of silver and used as jewellery for women; worn on the arms.
Kummab [arm ornament]

Tinaad [fire striker]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: An iron fire striker. It is fastened to stone and the fire is made by rubbing them together; nowadays its use has been overshadowed by modern substitutes.
Tinaad [fire striker]

Ga'boot [coffee cup holder]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: This is made of light wood and used for holding coffee cups while travelling.
Ga'boot [coffee cup holder]

Tabaat [men's footwear]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: These are made of leather and rubber and ornamented with engravings; worn by men, especially on wedding occasions.
Tabaat [men's footwear]

Hulal/Khulal [traditional men's hair comb]

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: Comb made of ebony wood; it is used as for combing men's hair and considered as a man's ornament as it is usually worn on the head even when not used, and it comes in different shapes and sizes. It usually contains small engravings and it has a social dimension
Hulal/Khulal [traditional men's hair comb]

Painting of a typical Beja bride

Collection: bejaculturalstudiescentreredseauniversity.sidi
Description: Painting on a wooden board: oil colour; the woman appears dressed-up in bridal attire and fully made up and ornamented with traditional jewellery.
Painting of a typical Beja bride
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