Three wives of Chief of Mankon, 1937-12
Scope and Contents
85 x 70 mm. Three of the younger wives of the Chief of Mankon carrying water in calabashes and kerosine oil tins. Two are sexually taboo as is seen by the small strings in front but the girl in the centre is still free to visit anyone she likes as she has not yet conceived. They all have jiggedars of cowrie shells to ensure fertility.
Dates
- Creation: 1937-12
Creator
- From the Fonds: Dalrymple, Thomas Hardie, b. 1900 (physician) (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2011-02-14 12:02:35+00:00
Repository Details
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