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Two women with scarification
Media Restricted
Object Number 2004.24.6713
Display Title Two women with scarification
Descriptions
Object Description Limonde clan women, showing scarification produced by burning. The downy substance at base of palm fronds is soaked in palm oil, applied to the skin and set afire. The burns are treated to leave scars as body ornaments.
Subject
  • Woman
Department Photographic
Date 1922
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Nen
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Highlands
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 6.35 x 12.7 cm (2 1/2 x 5 in.)

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