Derwisjen tijdens een sama 1888 - 1900

"Derwisjen tijdens een sama" is a black and white photograph by Sébah & Joaillier, taken between 1888 and 1900. The photograph depicts a group of Dervishes, Sufi Muslim mystics, performing a sema ceremony. The Dervishes are dressed in white robes and are standing in a circle with their arms raised, while musicians sit in the center of the circle playing instruments. The photo provides a glimpse into the mystical practices of the Dervishes, and captures the intensity and beauty of the sema ceremony. This photograph showcases the photographic skills of Sébah & Joaillier, known for their documentation of Ottoman life.