Wanyamweris, 1860-08-17 - 1860-09-25
Scope and Contents
105 x 50 mm (both sections of stereo print). Showing a group of enslaved persons from the Ruwenzori Mountains (Mountains of the Moon). Grant's note beneath the print reads: ''Wanyamweris' or natives from the Country of the Moon - heads shaved except a moon shaped and very short patch on top of the head - the centre one only wears a headdress (a ring of standing out zebra mane) very muscular, tall, fine men - a throatlet of 3 cornered or moon shaped ivory is suspended by thread round neck - no coats - merely a waistcloth to knees.'
Dates
- Creation: 1860-08-17 - 1860-09-25
Creator
- From the Fonds: Grant, James Augustus, 1827 - 1892 (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
General
SG.
Finding aid date
2003-03-20 16:51:18+00:00
Repository Details
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