Mazar-e Sharif. An Afghan horseman and winner of this buzkashi competition. He is wearing a ...

Accession Number P03957.007
Collection type Photograph
Object type Negative
Maker Gittoes, George Noel
Place made Afghanistan
Date made 2002
Conflict Period 2000-2009
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Mazar-e Sharif. An Afghan horseman and winner of this buzkashi competition. He is wearing a typical Russian tank crew helmet, very popular for their warmth and protection. The tradition of buzkashi is a timeless event, still very popular today among the horseman of Afghanistan.

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