Nadia discusses her work on the Iraqi antiquities market of the late 19th and early 20th century. She focuses on two remarkable figures from the trade. Ibrahim Gejou was perhaps the most significant dealer used by European and American collectors. Ferida Antone Shamas is less well-known, but still a fascinating character. Who were they? What was their role in the trade? And what was their motivation?

3:24 the network: Ibrahim, Ferida and Budge
10:51 the letters, and Svoboda's diaries
15:10 Ferida
21:28 Ibrahim
26:09 relations between Ferida and Ibrahim
28:39 Nadia's inspiration

Nadia's blog post, February 2022

Nadia's blog post, May 2022

Nadia's blog post, July 2022

Magali Dessagnes' thesis

Svoboda Diaries Project

Music by Ruba Hillawi

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