Photographic Print

Black and white photographic print showing the backs of the five girls photographed in BM:Af.B84.25. They are likely to be recently initiated into the Sande society, and potentially sampa. This is an albumen print.

Further Information

• Type: Photographs
• Object: Photographic Print
• Materials: Paper
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: 108mm [L] x 147mm [W]
• Production Date: 1850-1900
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Thomas Joshua Alldridge (Photographer)
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.B84.26

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