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Boys in dress denoting they are soon to be circumcised
Boys in dress denoting they are soon to be circumcised
Object Number 2004.24.26550
Display Title Boys in dress denoting they are soon to be circumcised
Descriptions
Object Description Boys in dress denoting they are soon to be circumcised - were also smeared with redwood powder
Subject
  • Structure
  • Portrait
  • Boy
  • Circumcision
Department Photographic
Date 1919
Culture
  • Bété
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 9.53 x 12.07 cm (3 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.)

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