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1998.177.4.1

Three young men in festival dress. Stork feather head ornaments, plaited grass 'corset', white sashes, arm ornaments with goat hair decoration, leg and ankle ornaments. Festival to commemorate death of mother of god.

1998.177.4.1

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Collection type
Photograph
Description
Three young men in festival dress. Stork feather head ornaments, plaited grass 'corset', white sashes, arm ornaments with goat hair decoration, leg and ankle ornaments. Festival to commemorate death of mother of god.
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Adamawa Province Fare
Cultural groups
Bachama (Bacama)
Person
Photographer Charles Kingsley Meek
PRM source Charles Kingsley Meek
Date / Period
Date of photograph: Circa 1920
Acquisition information
Donated: 1930
Photographic process
Print bromide
Dimensions
Length x Width 135 x 91 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1998.177.4.1 Previous PRM number: C.1.20.4.a

Search terms: Ornament, Clothing Ritual, Commemoration, Festival

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