The photograph depicts wives of Nyim Mbopey Mabiintsh ma-Kyeen [Mbop Mabiinc makyen, (Bope Mabinshe)] with body scarifications. [Cornet J., 1982: Art Royal Kuba, Edizioni Sipiel Milano]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Life magazine and traveled to Africa from January 8, 1947 to end of June 1947.
Local Numbers:
Negative number 22923, R-4, 2.
General:
Title source: Index card based on photographer's notes.
Local Note:
Typed index card reads, "D 3 Kba. Kuba. Zaire, Mushenge. Wife (1 of 350) of Nyim Mbop Mabiinc maMbeky (Bope Mabinshe). 1/20/1947. EE. neg.no. 22923, R-4, 2." The card was written in 1977-79 by Archives staff using source provided by photographer.
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Collection Rights:
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