Gourds with "horns of increase" (Image number P.094, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection)
Gourds with "horns" displayed on poles. The "horns of increase" probably refer to the fact that the taking of heads is held to increase the fertility of the village's crops and its women. See also, PP MS 58 image number P.083 and P.084
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Gourds with "horns of increase" (Image number P.094, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection) [electronic resource]. |
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| Format: | Photo |
| Language: | English |
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1923-1924.
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SOAS Digital Library.
ASC. REGIONS. RSA. JPMILLS. ILOAA. |
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