Photographic Print

Black and white photographic print showing the dancing sowei, known as the ndoli jowei among the Mende or a-Nowo among the Temne. The dancing sowei a masquerader associated with the Sande, or Bundu, society. She is seen here wearing the full costume. This photo was taken in 1900 and it is an albumen print.

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Further Information

• Type: Photographs
• Object: Photographic Print
• Materials: Paper
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 155mm [L] x 111mm [W]
• Production Date: 1900
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Lady Menendez; Manuel Raymond Menendez
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.A49.41

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