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Nicole Forrester, Saudi Arabia, 2026
Traditional camel herders use a special language called ‘Alheda’a’ to communicate and bond with the animals. This language includes a set of special sounds, cries and poetic tones recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage. Camels respond to their herder’s voice and recognise their names; instruction to kneel; stand; turn left or right; and gather together when a sand storm is coming. Knowledge of the Alheda’a language is passed down within families and children accompany adult herders on treks across the desert, learning how to care for their camels and communicate with them.
Medium/Process: Archival Pigment-based inks, 12 Colour Giclee system, Canvas, Frame: Floating Black
Dimensions: 40” x 60” (101.6cm x 152.4cm)
Edition: 1 of 5 Canvas Framed
Nicole Forrester, Saudi Arabia, 2026
Traditional camel herders use a special language called ‘Alheda’a’ to communicate and bond with the animals. This language includes a set of special sounds, cries and poetic tones recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage. Camels respond to their herder’s voice and recognise their names; instruction to kneel; stand; turn left or right; and gather together when a sand storm is coming. Knowledge of the Alheda’a language is passed down within families and children accompany adult herders on treks across the desert, learning how to care for their camels and communicate with them.
Medium/Process: Archival Pigment-based inks, 12 Colour Giclee system, Canvas, Frame: Floating Black
Dimensions: 40” x 60” (101.6cm x 152.4cm)
Edition: 1 of 5 Canvas Framed