Initiation tatoo, Madagascar, ca.1920-1940

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Description

Title
Initiation tatoo, Madagascar, ca.1920-1940
Published / Created
between 1920 and 1940
Description
“18. Madagascar. ̶ L’incision du bras pour l’initiation du jeune devin.” A man is depicted getting a tatoo or body markings. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Pour ‘l’Œuvre des Prêtres Malgaches’, 79, Avenue de Breteuil, Paris XVe.” There is no handwriting on the back.
Extent
photographic postcards, 9 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Repository
Yale Divinity Library
Call Number
RG 101
Collection / Other Creator
Unknown
Container / Volume
Box 44 | n.a.

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Format
still image
Genre
photographs (AAT)--photographic postcards (AAT)
Resource Type
Prints & Photographs
Subject (Geographic)
Madagascar
Subject (Topic)
Customs and traditions

Access And Usage Rights

Access
Public
Rights
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Identifiers

Object ID (OID)
16717349

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