Photographic Print

Black and white photographic print showing the backs of three women, probably members of the Yassi society. They stand with their shoulders and upper backs painted with white spots, and wearing skirtcloths, or lappa s. Written in pencil on the back of the image is Fig. 49, p.145 / Back view of the three Kambehs of the Yassi society / Alldridge Neg List No 34 . Published as Figure 49 in T. J. Alldridge, 1901, The Sherbro and Its Hinterland (London: Macmillan).

Further Information

• Type: Photographs
• Object: Photographic Print
• Materials: Paper
• Culture Group: Sherbro, Mende
• Dimensions: 164mm x 121mm
• Production Date: 1890-1900
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Thomas Joshua Alldridge (Photographer)
• Museum: Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
• Accession Number: BMAG:WA900267

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