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Wanyamweris, 1860-08-17 - 1860-09-25

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3047C/4

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

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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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

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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