1927 Print Caucasus Tartar Ox Shaska Typical Headpiece ORIGINAL HISTORIC TRV1

This is an original 1927 halftone print of an image featuring the Tartar ox driver wearing the Shaska, a common headpiece of the Caucasus and his padded leather coat, a necessary concession to the order which is interested in efficiency and not ornamentation.

The Caucasus or Caucas is a geopolitical region at the border of Europe and Asia, and also home to the Caucasus Mountains in Eurasia between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.

CONDITION

This 84+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. Some heavy surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse. Please also note that there is speckling within the image.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.25 x 6.5 inches; 11 x 17 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: native, typical costume

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