Photographic Print

Black and white photographic print showing a group of girls undergoing initiation into the Sande society. They are painted in hojo: a mixture of white clay, or Kohwoso, and animal fat with medicinal and cosmetic properties. This is thought to be one of the earliest photographs of girls undergoing initiation in the Provinces. It is part of a collection from an album put together by William Vivian in 1889; Vivian was a Missionary with the United Methodist Free Churches, and is likely to have taken the photographs himself. This is an albumen print.

Further Information

  • Type: Photographs
  • Object: Photographic Print
  • Materials: Paper
  • Culture Group: Mende
  • Dimensions: 107mm [L] x 153mm [W]
  • Production Date: 1888-1889
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: William McArthur; William Vivian (Photographer)
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.A69.9

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