This is an original 1931 halftone print of "a pygmy drummer" of the Itura forest in what is now Western Tanzania's Mahale Mountain National Park. The caption indicates that this drum was used to signal to each other throughout the jungle.
CONDITION
This 80+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the verso.
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Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
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Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
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Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 7.5 inches; 14 x 19 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
Keywords specific to this image: loincloth, indigenous, Africa, Lake Tanganyika
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