David Sneath - photographs from Xingmeng, Yunnan - No. 02
Sneath, David

Batu, the Mongolian language teacher at Xingmeng school. On his right is one of the school buildings, incorporating a ‘Mongolian’ architectural motif.

David Sneath - photographs from Xingmeng, Yunnan - No. 05
Sneath, David

The outskirts of Xingmeng village

David Sneath - photographs from Xingmeng, Yunnan - No. 03
Sneath, David

The Mongolian cultural centre and local government offices is the most visible building in Xingmeng.

Some Notes on a Visit to a ‘Mongolian’ Village in Yunnan, China
Sneath, David

Article presenting David Sneath’s reflections on the village depicted in the photographs from this collection.

David Sneath - photographs from Xingmeng, Yunnan - No. 01
Sneath, David

The mosque of the neighbouring Muslim village.

Buil
White, Thomas

Display of buil.

subject: camels

Motorcycle at camel race
White, Thomas

Herder on motorcycle at a camel race. In the background is a new apartment complex being constructed, which will become home to pastoralists who have moved off the land.

subject: camels

Camel race
White, Thomas

At a camel race.

subject: camels

Blessing a camel
White, Thomas

Blessing a camel (myalaakh) prior to a race.

subject: camels

Stone merchant
White, Thomas

A woman selling stones collected from the desert, laid out on a sheet and in boxes on the ground.

subject: camels

Gelding
White, Thomas

Herders at the camel gelding ritual.

subject: camels