Labwor women wearing another type of sporran, which is worn only by married women, 1935 - 1936
Scope and Contents
The caption below the photograph continues: 'An oiled string fringe with loops of coloured beads in which blue predominates. Blue is a favourite colour amongst the Labwor. A drooping breast is considered here a sign of beauty'.
Dates
- Creation: 1935 - 1936
Creator
- From the Fonds: Powell, W, fl1930 - 1939 (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
General
SG.
Finding aid date
2003-06-30 14:16:05+00:00
Geographic
Repository Details
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