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  • The large crowd of children greets the Emir<br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_5214_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • The Hyena Man<br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria.
    IMG_0733_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Detail from the Emir's horse carriage<br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria.
    IMG_5151_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Horseman portrait from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    _M9A5894_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Animal handlers -a scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    _M9A5377_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Suleiman Idris(Zaki), the head of Emir's traditional guards.<br />
The “Dogarai” are responsible for the personal safety of the Emir.  <br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_8147_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Traditional Hunters - Yan Tauri <br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_5993_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Horseman portrait from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    _M9A6114_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Greeting the King<br />
In the background, fighters showcase their skills.<br />
Durbar in Zaria, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_1108_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • The crowd of spectators - scene from the Durbar<br />
Every balcony, roof, tree, and street light is crowded with people.<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_2679_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Horn Blowers<br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria.
    IMG_1160_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • A portrait from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_1860_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Drummers<br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_9737_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Late Emir of Zazzau Al.Shehu Idris greeted the audience in a horse-drawn carriage. <br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria.
    IMG_3226_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Palace guards fire locally made muskets during the Durbar.<br />
Yan Bindiga - gunmen in the Hausa language<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_5339_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    _M9A6425_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Horseman portrait from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    _M9A6161_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Father and son<br />
Children of appropriate age are very much involved in the Durbar. This is how the tradition is passed down the generations.<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    _M9A5965_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • A horseman before  the Durbar <br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    M9A5807_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • A portrait from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    M9A6032_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Horseman portrait from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    M9A6236_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • The horse riders race to the Emir by raising their sword or flag.<br />
The final item of the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    _M9A5613_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Security forces walk alongside the Emir as he rides on a horse carriage<br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_2880_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Detail of the decoration of the outfit of a horse rider from the Durbar.<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    _M9A5429_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_8410_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • A horseman before  the Durbar <br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_8186_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Fire breathers<br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_2932_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • The crowd waiting for the Durbar to begin.<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    _M9A5870_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Father and son, camel drummers<br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_0994_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Arriving off the king -  scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_2864_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • A portrait from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    _M9A6032_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Drummers<br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_8197_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • A horseman before  the Durbar <br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    M9A6038_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_2916_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • View from the Emir's palace balcony<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_5324_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
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