Title
Whirling Dervish
Subject
Mevleviyeh
Sufism
Sufi chants
Description
Portrait of a Whirling Dervish of the Mevlevi Order of Sufism, a branch of Islam, in traditional apparel including a fez. Followers whirl during Sama ceremonies as a form of dhikr or remembrance of God.
Creator
Bestoy, A. Zeki
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
n.d.
Format
jpg
Language
eng
Identifier
400781
Herrick, Reasoner Families Collection
Original Format
commercial print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
24 x 19 cm