These photographs were taken by Roland Bonaparte over 100 years ago, mainly centered around northern Somali inhabited areas.
The names of the clans and age were also mentioned,

'Igge Karbaashe', Isaaq, Habar Awal, Sa'ad Muuse, 21 yrs.
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The object worn around the neck is called 'Qardhasso', it has an inscription of the Qur'an, and nomads wear it for protection to ward off the evil eye and negative spirits.

Neriib Muhammed, 'Isa clan of Djibouti, 22 yrs.
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Hamdule 'Abdi, Midbhaan, Toumaal (Blacksmith), 20 yrs.
Ahmed Amar, Isaaq, Habar Awal, 'Isa Muuse, 25 yrs.
Tariq Aden, 20 yrs, Isaaq, Habar Yonis
Tariq Ahmed, (Shoe-maker), Madhibaan, 40 yrs.
Bakri Ob'hali, Isaaq ,Habar Awal, 'Isa Musee, 28 yrs.
Du'aale Abdi, Isaaq, Tol-Je'lo, Mousse Abu-bokor, 28 yrs.
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Ali Gaboose, Isaaq, Habar Awal, Sa'ad Muuse, 20 yrs.
Ibrahim Tariq, Isaaq, Habar Yoonis, Reer 'Hamoud, 23 yrs.
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Ahmed 'Hirsi, Isaaq, Habar Yoonis, 'Abdallah Isaaq, 13 yrs.
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Cigaal Mohammed, Midbhaan, Toumal (Blacksmiths), 20 yrs.
Warsame Yonis, 24 yrs, Isaaq, Habar Awal, Sa'ad Muuse.
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Hassan Muhammed, 21 yrs, Isaaq, Habar Awal, Sa'ad Muuse.
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