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Tanzania by Sebastião Salgado — VisualArtsDB

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Tanzania

Sebastião Salgado

1994–2009

Dimensions: 51.4351028702 Centimeters (Measurements) × 34.1313182626 Centimeters (Measurements) × 60.1663703327 Centimeters (Measurements) × 49.6888493777 Centimeters (Measurements)
Genre: Artwork
Museum: J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, CA, US

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Typically, the women in the Zo’é village of Towari Ypy use the red fruit of the urucum (Bixa orellana) to color their bodies. It is also used in cooking. Pará, Brazil.

Typically, the women in the Zo’é village of Towari Ypy use the red fruit of the urucum (Bixa orellana) to color their bodies. It is also used in cooking. Pará, Brazil.

Sebastião Salgado, 2009

The Grand Canyon viewed from National Forest, Arizona. The big mesa visible on the far side of the canyon is in Navajo territory. This photograph was taken during a localized snowstorm. USA.

The Grand Canyon viewed from National Forest, Arizona. The big mesa visible on the far side of the canyon is in Navajo territory. This photograph was taken during a localized snowstorm. USA.

Sebastião Salgado, 2010

Scarification is carried out with sharp stones, knives, or razor blades. Ash is rubbed into the wound, promoting scar-tissue growth. Surma village of Regia, Omo National Park, near Maji. Ethiopia.

Scarification is carried out with sharp stones, knives, or razor blades. Ash is rubbed into the wound, promoting scar-tissue growth. Surma village of Regia, Omo National Park, near Maji. Ethiopia.

Sebastião Salgado, 2007

The biguatinga, or anhinga (Anhinga anhinga), is a large aquatic bird. Here it has just caught a lambari (Astyanax bimaculatus). Cuiabá River in northern Pantanal. Mato Grosso, Brazil.

The biguatinga, or anhinga (Anhinga anhinga), is a large aquatic bird. Here it has just caught a lambari (Astyanax bimaculatus). Cuiabá River in northern Pantanal. Mato Grosso, Brazil.

Sebastião Salgado, 2011

Three Communion Girls, Brazil

Three Communion Girls, Brazil

Sebastião Salgado, 1981

The healing or trance dance is the San’s most important mystical ritual. The frenzy of their trance, some San people believe, marks their entry into the world of spirits. Botswana.

The healing or trance dance is the San’s most important mystical ritual. The frenzy of their trance, some San people believe, marks their entry into the world of spirits. Botswana.

Sebastião Salgado, 2008

A southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina). Males can weigh more than 6,600 pounds, although females rarely exceed 2,000 pounds. Valdés Peninsula. Argentina.

A southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina). Males can weigh more than 6,600 pounds, although females rarely exceed 2,000 pounds. Valdés Peninsula. Argentina.

Sebastião Salgado, 2004

Three Coal Miners, India, from the series "Workers"

Three Coal Miners, India, from the series "Workers"

Sebastião Salgado, 1989

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus). It is the only type of iguana in the world able to live in salty waters. Galápagos. Ecuador.

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus). It is the only type of iguana in the world able to live in salty waters. Galápagos. Ecuador.

Sebastião Salgado, 2004

Group portrait of all the Kamayura shamans. Upper Xingu, Mato Grosso, Brazil.

Group portrait of all the Kamayura shamans. Upper Xingu, Mato Grosso, Brazil.

Sebastião Salgado, 2006

This view of the Grey Glacier from John Gardner Pass reveals the erosion of rocks caused by the constant movement of the glacier. Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Chile.

This view of the Grey Glacier from John Gardner Pass reveals the erosion of rocks caused by the constant movement of the glacier. Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Chile.

Sebastião Salgado, 2007

Church Gate Station, Western Railroad Line, Bombay, India

Church Gate Station, Western Railroad Line, Bombay, India

Sebastião Salgado, 1995