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Martin Luther King (UEB uncontracted)
by RnibThis is an image of the famous African American civil rights leader and Baptist minister Martin Luther King making a speech. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. There is a dashed line image border surrounding the image. King's head is in the top half of the page. He is seen from the front so all his facial features can be found. At the top of the image is his hair and down the page you will find his two eyebrows, eyes and nose, and to either side of his head, an ear. His mouth is open as in speech. Further down the page is the collar of his cream-coloured shirt, with his blue tie going down the page. To the left of the tie you will find one of his hands with its first finger pointing up towards his mouth. The other fingers are bent down towards the palm of his hand. To the right of his tie is part of a microphone going from near his chin and down diagonally right to the image border. He is wearing a pale lilac suit jacket. Both his hand and the microphone are in front of him and obscure parts of his jacket and shirt. King was born in 1929. He received the Nobel Peace Prize for his successful civil rights campaigns that included the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955 and the Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965. He was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee by James Earl Ray in 1968.
Martin Luther King (large print)
by RnibThis is an image of the famous African American civil rights leader and Baptist minister Martin Luther King making a speech. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. There is a dashed line image border surrounding the image. King's head is in the top half of the page. He is seen from the front so all his facial features can be found. At the top of the image is his hair and down the page you will find his two eyebrows, eyes and nose, and to either side of his head, an ear. His mouth is open as in speech. Further down the page is the collar of his cream-coloured shirt, with his blue tie going down the page. To the left of the tie you will find one of his hands with its first finger pointing up towards his mouth. The other fingers are bent down towards the palm of his hand. To the right of his tie is part of a microphone going from near his chin and down diagonally right to the image border. He is wearing a pale lilac suit jacket. Both his hand and the microphone are in front of him and obscure parts of his jacket and shirt. King was born in 1929. He received the Nobel Peace Prize for his successful civil rights campaigns that included the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955 and the Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965. He was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee by James Earl Ray in 1968.
Martin Luther King (UEB contracted)
by RnibThis is an image of the famous African American civil rights leader and Baptist minister Martin Luther King making a speech. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. There is a dashed line image border surrounding the image. King's head is in the top half of the page. He is seen from the front so all his facial features can be found. At the top of the image is his hair and down the page you will find his two eyebrows, eyes and nose, and to either side of his head, an ear. His mouth is open as in speech. Further down the page is the collar of his cream-coloured shirt, with his blue tie going down the page. To the left of the tie you will find one of his hands with its first finger pointing up towards his mouth. The other fingers are bent down towards the palm of his hand. To the right of his tie is part of a microphone going from near his chin and down diagonally right to the image border. He is wearing a pale lilac suit jacket. Both his hand and the microphone are in front of him and obscure parts of his jacket and shirt. King was born in 1929. He received the Nobel Peace Prize for his successful civil rights campaigns that included the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955 and the Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965. He was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee by James Earl Ray in 1968.
Mother Teresa (UEB Contracted)
by RnibThis image shows a portrait of Mother Teresa. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. She is facing you so all facial features can be found. Only her head and some of her shoulders are shown. Her head is covered by a nun's hood which has some blue strips on it. Her face has lots of wrinkles because she is an old lady. She is looking forward with brown eyes and a gentle smile. Her nun's hood wraps together under her chin. To the left and right her shoulders are covered by a nun's black robe. The image is surrounded by an image border.
Mother Teresa (large print)
by RnibThis image shows a portrait of Mother Teresa. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. She is facing you so all facial features can be found. Only her head and some of her shoulders are shown. Her head is covered by a nun's hood which has some blue strips on it. Her face has lots of wrinkles because she is an old lady. She is looking forward with brown eyes and a gentle smile. Her nun's hood wraps together under her chin. To the left and right her shoulders are covered by a nun's black robe. The image is surrounded by an image border.
Mother Teresa (UEB Uncontracted)
by RnibThis image shows a portrait of Mother Teresa. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. She is facing you so all facial features can be found. Only her head and some of her shoulders are shown. Her head is covered by a nun's hood which has some blue strips on it. Her face has lots of wrinkles because she is an old lady. She is looking forward with brown eyes and a gentle smile. Her nun's hood wraps together under her chin. To the left and right her shoulders are covered by a nun's black robe. The image is surrounded by an image border.
Indian People Wearing Traditional Clothing (large print)
by RnibThis image shows two Indian people, there is a man on the left and a woman on the right of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. They are both standing and facing forward so both arms, legs and all facial features can be found. The man's head is in the top left of the image. He has black hair and a smiling face. He has light brown skin. Down from his face, his neck has a small collar around it. Down from his neck is a small part of his white shirt showing. He wears a long blue lightweight coat. His arms are straight and held out slightly to the left and right. He has red dhoti trousers. On his feet at the bottom of the page he wears shoes with turned up tips. In the top right of the page the woman's head has long black hair which is swept neatly behind her to fall down her back. She has a pretty face with light brown skin colour like the man. On her shoulder to the left, part of her green, short-sleeved top can be found. The rest of the garment cannot be found. On the rest of her body she wears a pink sari with a red trim along the top and bottom edges. This is a long rectangular piece of wide cloth usually made from silk or cotton. On her left it is wrapped around her chest, waist and bottom and goes up and left over her shoulder on the right. It would then fall down her back and off her shoulder on the right but her arm on the right has scooped it up and it hangs from her arm. The end of the cloth hangs from her hand. The first part of the sari cloth is wrapped around her waist to form a long skirt. The sari comes down to the ground and is finished with some of the red trim. Her feet are hidden by the sari and cannot be found.
Indian People Wearing Traditional Clothing (UEB uncontracted)
by RnibThis image shows two Indian people, there is a man on the left and a woman on the right of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. They are both standing and facing forward so both arms, legs and all facial features can be found. The man's head is in the top left of the image. He has black hair and a smiling face. He has light brown skin. Down from his face, his neck has a small collar around it. Down from his neck is a small part of his white shirt showing. He wears a long blue lightweight coat. His arms are straight and held out slightly to the left and right. He has red dhoti trousers. On his feet at the bottom of the page he wears shoes with turned up tips. In the top right of the page the woman's head has long black hair which is swept neatly behind her to fall down her back. She has a pretty face with light brown skin colour like the man. On her shoulder to the left, part of her green, short-sleeved top can be found. The rest of the garment cannot be found. On the rest of her body she wears a pink sari with a red trim along the top and bottom edges. This is a long rectangular piece of wide cloth usually made from silk or cotton. On her left it is wrapped around her chest, waist and bottom and goes up and left over her shoulder on the right. It would then fall down her back and off her shoulder on the right but her arm on the right has scooped it up and it hangs from her arm. The end of the cloth hangs from her hand. The first part of the sari cloth is wrapped around her waist to form a long skirt. The sari comes down to the ground and is finished with some of the red trim. Her feet are hidden by the sari and cannot be found.
Indian People Wearing Traditional Clothing (UEB contracted)
by RnibThis image shows two Indian people, there is a man on the left and a woman on the right of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. They are both standing and facing forward so both arms, legs and all facial features can be found. The man's head is in the top left of the image. He has black hair and a smiling face. He has light brown skin. Down from his face, his neck has a small collar around it. Down from his neck is a small part of his white shirt showing. He wears a long blue lightweight coat. His arms are straight and held out slightly to the left and right. He has red dhoti trousers. On his feet at the bottom of the page he wears shoes with turned up tips. In the top right of the page the woman's head has long black hair which is swept neatly behind her to fall down her back. She has a pretty face with light brown skin colour like the man. On her shoulder to the left, part of her green, short-sleeved top can be found. The rest of the garment cannot be found. On the rest of her body she wears a pink sari with a red trim along the top and bottom edges. This is a long rectangular piece of wide cloth usually made from silk or cotton. On her left it is wrapped around her chest, waist and bottom and goes up and left over her shoulder on the right. It would then fall down her back and off her shoulder on the right but her arm on the right has scooped it up and it hangs from her arm. The end of the cloth hangs from her hand. The first part of the sari cloth is wrapped around her waist to form a long skirt. The sari comes down to the ground and is finished with some of the red trim. Her feet are hidden by the sari and cannot be found.
Masai herder (Large Print)
by Rnib BookshareThis page shows a giraffe feeding from an acacia tree, an African cow and a Masai herder. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The giraffe is on the left of the page. It is seen from the side and facing to the right. Only one front and one back leg can be found. Its very long neck is stretching upwards and it is nibbling leaves from the thorny acacia tree to its right. A timid giraffe would not normally stay close to a human. The acacia grows from the ground at the bottom centre of the page. Its trunk is vertical in the centre of the page with branches extending to both sides. Its leaves fill the top centre of the page. The cow is to the right of the tree at the bottom of the page. It is seen from the side facing to the right and all four of its legs can be seen. Its head is turned to face you so that its mouth, nose and eyes can be found. Above these, its enormous horns extend to the left and right. The herder is on the right of the page. He is facing forward with his arms stretched out to the left and right and is holding a staff in his hand to the right. A Masai herder might have a herd of several hundred cattle. For clarity only one animal has been shown.
Masai herder (UEB Uncontracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis page shows a giraffe feeding from an acacia tree, an African cow and a Masai herder. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The giraffe is on the left of the page. It is seen from the side and facing to the right. Only one front and one back leg can be found. Its very long neck is stretching upwards and it is nibbling leaves from the thorny acacia tree to its right. A timid giraffe would not normally stay close to a human. The acacia grows from the ground at the bottom centre of the page. Its trunk is vertical in the centre of the page with branches extending to both sides. Its leaves fill the top centre of the page. The cow is to the right of the tree at the bottom of the page. It is seen from the side facing to the right and all four of its legs can be seen. Its head is turned to face you so that its mouth, nose and eyes can be found. Above these, its enormous horns extend to the left and right. The herder is on the right of the page. He is facing forward with his arms stretched out to the left and right and is holding a staff in his hand to the right. A Masai herder might have a herd of several hundred cattle. For clarity only one animal has been shown.
Masai woman (Large Print)
by Rnib BookshareThis page shows a Masai woman in a brightly coloured costume.There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up.The woman is standing facing you in the centre of the page so all of her facial features and limbs can be found. Her head is at the top centre of the page. She has her hair cut short and wears earrings, with a collar made from hundreds of red, yellow, white and blue beads around her neck.The womans arms are held out to either side. She wears bangles above her elbows and a large band around her wrist to the left. Her sleeveless cotton dress has wide vertical stripes of red, yellow and green. Around her waist she wears a heavy green belt.
Masai woman (UEB Contracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis page shows a Masai woman in a brightly coloured costume.There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up.The woman is standing facing you in the centre of the page so all of her facial features and limbs can be found. Her head is at the top centre of the page. She has her hair cut short and wears earrings, with a collar made from hundreds of red, yellow, white and blue beads around her neck.The womans arms are held out to either side. She wears bangles above her elbows and a large band around her wrist to the left. Her sleeveless cotton dress has wide vertical stripes of red, yellow and green. Around her waist she wears a heavy green belt.
Masai warrior and weapons (UEB Uncontracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis page shows a Masai warrior holding a shield and a spear.There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up.The warrior is standing facing you in the centre of the page so all of his facial features and limbs can be found. In his hand to the left he holds a long spear which goes vertically from the bottom left to the sharp spearhead at the top left of the page.His hand and forearm on the right are obscured by the geometrically patterned shield he is holding. The warrior is barefoot and is wearing a traditional red tunic with a black belt at the waist. He wears beads around his neck and in a band around his braided hair. Most of his hair cannot be found as it hangs down his back.
Masai herder (UEB Contracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis page shows a giraffe feeding from an acacia tree, an African cow and a Masai herder. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The giraffe is on the left of the page. It is seen from the side and facing to the right. Only one front and one back leg can be found. Its very long neck is stretching upwards and it is nibbling leaves from the thorny acacia tree to its right. A timid giraffe would not normally stay close to a human. The acacia grows from the ground at the bottom centre of the page. Its trunk is vertical in the centre of the page with branches extending to both sides. Its leaves fill the top centre of the page. The cow is to the right of the tree at the bottom of the page. It is seen from the side facing to the right and all four of its legs can be seen. Its head is turned to face you so that its mouth, nose and eyes can be found. Above these, its enormous horns extend to the left and right. The herder is on the right of the page. He is facing forward with his arms stretched out to the left and right and is holding a staff in his hand to the right. A Masai herder might have a herd of several hundred cattle. For clarity only one animal has been shown.
Masai woman (UEB Uncontracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis page shows a Masai woman in a brightly coloured costume.There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up.The woman is standing facing you in the centre of the page so all of her facial features and limbs can be found. Her head is at the top centre of the page. She has her hair cut short and wears earrings, with a collar made from hundreds of red, yellow, white and blue beads around her neck.The womans arms are held out to either side. She wears bangles above her elbows and a large band around her wrist to the left. Her sleeveless cotton dress has wide vertical stripes of red, yellow and green. Around her waist she wears a heavy green belt.
Masai jump dance (Large Print)
by Rnib BookshareThis is an image of four Masai men taking part in a traditional jump dance.There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up.The four men here are all seen from the front in their traditional red tunics. They are all standing with their arms by the sides of their bodies. The two men on the left of the page have their heads turned to the right, looking at the man to their right, who is doing a standing jump high in the air, holding a spear in his hand to the left.On the far right of the page is the fourth man with his face towards you.The jumping dance, (adumu or aigus) is performed by young warriors as part of the eunoto coming-of-age ceremony. The men form a circle and one two of them will start to jump at the centre. They keep their arms by their sides and jump as high as they can, never allowing their heels to touch the ground. The dance can continue for several hours.
Masai jump dance (UEB Contracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis is an image of four Masai men taking part in a traditional jump dance.There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up.The four men here are all seen from the front in their traditional red tunics. They are all standing with their arms by the sides of their bodies. The two men on the left of the page have their heads turned to the right, looking at the man to their right, who is doing a standing jump high in the air, holding a spear in his hand to the left.On the far right of the page is the fourth man with his face towards you.The jumping dance, (adumu or aigus) is performed by young warriors as part of the eunoto coming-of-age ceremony. The men form a circle and one two of them will start to jump at the centre. They keep their arms by their sides and jump as high as they can, never allowing their heels to touch the ground. The dance can continue for several hours.
Masai jump dance (UEB Uncontracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis is an image of four Masai men taking part in a traditional jump dance.There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up.The four men here are all seen from the front in their traditional red tunics. They are all standing with their arms by the sides of their bodies. The two men on the left of the page have their heads turned to the right, looking at the man to their right, who is doing a standing jump high in the air, holding a spear in his hand to the left.On the far right of the page is the fourth man with his face towards you.The jumping dance, (adumu or aigus) is performed by young warriors as part of the eunoto coming-of-age ceremony. The men form a circle and one two of them will start to jump at the centre. They keep their arms by their sides and jump as high as they can, never allowing their heels to touch the ground. The dance can continue for several hours.
Masai warrior and weapons (Large Print)
by Rnib BookshareThis page shows a Masai warrior holding a shield and a spear.There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up.The warrior is standing facing you in the centre of the page so all of his facial features and limbs can be found. In his hand to the left he holds a long spear which goes vertically from the bottom left to the sharp spearhead at the top left of the page.His hand and forearm on the right are obscured by the geometrically patterned shield he is holding. The warrior is barefoot and is wearing a traditional red tunic with a black belt at the waist. He wears beads around his neck and in a band around his braided hair. Most of his hair cannot be found as it hangs down his back.
Masai warrior and weapons (UEB Contracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis page shows a Masai warrior holding a shield and a spear.There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up.The warrior is standing facing you in the centre of the page so all of his facial features and limbs can be found. In his hand to the left he holds a long spear which goes vertically from the bottom left to the sharp spearhead at the top left of the page.His hand and forearm on the right are obscured by the geometrically patterned shield he is holding. The warrior is barefoot and is wearing a traditional red tunic with a black belt at the waist. He wears beads around his neck and in a band around his braided hair. Most of his hair cannot be found as it hangs down his back.
Nelson Mandela (large print)
by RnibThis image shows a portrait of Nelson Mandela. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image is surrounded by an image border. He is facing you so all facial features can be found. Only his head, neck and some of his shoulders are shown. At the top of the image is his curly hair which is going grey. He has two distinctive creases on his forehead. His eyes are nearly closed as they are crinkled as he smiles. He has a broad smile with noticeable cheek creases from the smile. He wears a dark grey suit jacket, white shirt and a dark blue tie. He has a slightly wrinkled face with a skin colour of golden brown.
Nelson Mandela (UEB contracted)
by RnibThis image shows a portrait of Nelson Mandela. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image is surrounded by an image border. He is facing you so all facial features can be found. Only his head, neck and some of his shoulders are shown. At the top of the image is his curly hair which is going grey. He has two distinctive creases on his forehead. His eyes are nearly closed as they are crinkled as he smiles. He has a broad smile with noticeable cheek creases from the smile. He wears a dark grey suit jacket, white shirt and a dark blue tie. He has a slightly wrinkled face with a skin colour of golden brown.
Nelson Mandela (UEB uncontracted)
by RnibThis image shows a portrait of Nelson Mandela. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image is surrounded by an image border. He is facing you so all facial features can be found. Only his head, neck and some of his shoulders are shown. At the top of the image is his curly hair which is going grey. He has two distinctive creases on his forehead. His eyes are nearly closed as they are crinkled as he smiles. He has a broad smile with noticeable cheek creases from the smile. He wears a dark grey suit jacket, white shirt and a dark blue tie. He has a slightly wrinkled face with a skin colour of golden brown.