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Daughter of the Chief of Bafut, Mankon, 1937-12

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043BB/68

Scope and Contents

76 x 103 mm. One of the daughters of the Chief of Bafut with her numerous necklaces of German beads and a cord of silk with a tassel. Some of the tattooing is seen on her shoulder and back, but her whole body was a mass of intricate patterns.

Dates

  • Creation: 1937-12

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Finding aid date

2011-02-14 11:13:00+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

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