Young immature sisa is cleaned (weeded) by women and old men, 1945
Scope and Contents
The typewritten caption on the reverse reads 'These women have migrated from Portuguese East Africa from distances as far as six hundred miles. They are all members of the Wamawia tribes. This tribe is to be found working throughout the sisal estates of Tanganyika, the women have their faces carved into elaborate designs and wear ornaments thrust through their lips'.
Dates
- Creation: 1945
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
Former / Other Reference
DEA 24/9
General
SG.
Finding aid date
2003-11-18 09:38:07+00:00
Geographic
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