Sujet
In semi-arid regions irrigation time rights were extremely important and for that purprose a timing device called "tanat" was used
Légende
In semi-arid regions irrigation time rights were extremely important and for that purprose a timing device called "tanat" was used, The tanat is a bowl, in this instance a copper one, pierced at the bottom and placed in a larger container filled with water. The water seeps through the hole and fills the smaller bowl taking approximately 45 minutes. Water bailiffs regulated the distribution of water. Morocco. Islamic. 1980.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive
Date
09 sept. 2010
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A33_373
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
36,1Mo (2,0Mo) / 34,9cm x 25,9cm / 4126 x 3058 (300dpi)