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Turkmenistan - Local Judges
Turkmenistan - Local Judges Date: 1908
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Media ID 14378204
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Judge Judges Jun16 Jury Justice Turbans Turkic Turkmen Turkmenistan Turkmens Turkoman Turkomans
18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing photograph captures a moment in the history of Turkmenistan's judicial system, taken in the year 1908. The image shows a group of local judges, dressed in traditional attire, seated around a wooden board with an inscription in the Turkmen language. The judges, all wearing turbans and robes, appear to be in the midst of a deliberation, with serious expressions on their faces. The scene takes place in what appears to be a rural setting, with the judges surrounded by a group of curious onlookers. The people, also dressed in traditional Turkmen clothing, seem to be eagerly awaiting the outcome of the case. The setting is simple, yet the importance of the moment is palpable. The Turkmen people have a rich history and culture, and this photograph provides a glimpse into their traditional judicial practices. In the past, local communities in Turkmenistan relied on their elders and respected members of society to serve as judges and arbiters of justice. These community leaders would sit in open court, often in the presence of the community, to hear cases and render judgments based on local customs and traditions. The photograph is a reminder of the importance of community and tradition in the administration of justice, even in the face of modernization and the encroachment of formal legal systems. It also underscores the resilience of local practices and the enduring influence of cultural heritage on the legal landscape of Central Asia.
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