A group of Sakalava men, women, and children
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Material Information

Title:
A group of Sakalava men, women, and children
Series Title:
Black and white photographs and duplicates taken by J. Sims and W. E. Gregory
Creator:
Sims, John, 1862?-1927 ( Photographer )
Gregory, William Edward, 1878-1930 ( contributor )
Place of Publication:
[Madagascar]
Publisher:
[S.n.]
Publication Date:
Copyright Date:
This image is believed to be in the public domain under UK copyright law

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Afrika -- Madagasikara -- Mahajanga
Afrique -- Madagascar -- Majunga
Sakalava (Malagasy people) ( LCSH )
Voyages and travels ( LCSH )
Portraits, Group ( LCSH )
Voyages
Photos en groupe
Fitetezam-paritra
Vondrona sary
Spatial Coverage:
Africa -- Madagascar -- Mahajanga
Coordinates:
-16.82 x 46.32

Notes

General Note:
The back of the photograph is inscribed, '[notice] white paint on foreheads', and 'medicinal? skin treatment?' Additional notes accompanying the photograph state: 'Group of Sakalava. Notice especially the white earth on their faces. They daub themselves over with it, when headaches or earaches appear. We saw some with absolutely white faces, and others with earth on the ears noses, and other parts of the face.'

Record Information

Source Institution:
SOAS University of London
Holding Location:
Archives and Special Collections
Rights Management:
All applicable rights reserved by the source institution and holding location.
Resource Identifier:
PP MS 63, Hardyman, Box 76, File 35 ( SOAS order with )
PP MS 63/04/35 ( SOAS manuscript number )