The Living Treasures of Bahrain – Part 2
Published in July 1971 by Danah Al Khalifa. All photos by her, unless otherwise indicated. Her photo captions are included.
Shuwaimeh & Shawafah. Two expectant mothers. (Photo: Forbis)
Hamdany. A new born colt, four hours old. In future will become a dark bay.
“Part of an old heritage, Sheikh Isa’s falconers with hurr falcons.” (Photo: D. Carson)
Obeyan. A son of Young Bay Jellaby, pictured at three years, before race training.
Jellabieh, three year old filly before race training.
Bay Dahman with Arab headstall.
OLD KRUSH: “… her great eyes which are likened to those of a desert oryx …” (Photo: Forbis)
DAHMEH: ” … long is her neck which joineth a delicate throat …”
KUHEILAH: ” … her nostrils flareth when she gathereth the wind to her … ” (Photo: Forbis)
OBEYAH: ” … and her generous mouth … ” (Photo: Forbis)
KUHEILAH AFAS: ” … her smooth cheeks … ” (Photo: Forbis)
MUSANNAH: ” … her colour afermeth her ancient heritage … ” (Photo: Forbis)
Oh, they are just so beautiful. I did laugh at the photo of the little Hamdany Ibn Krushan. That’s a colt with lots of character – and such big ears! He radiates personality for one so young.
I don’t think you’re allowed to strut if you’re still growing into your ears.
I think Hamdany Ibn Krushan can’t hear you over the sound of his strutting.
I have this book, and I never, ever tire of looking at these photos. It’s the real deal.