1940 Print Moros Sulu Island Philippines Borneo Blackened Teeth Sultans FZ2

This is an original 1940 color print portrait of a woman on Sulu island in the Philippine Islands. The Sulu archipelago is located in the southwestern Philippines. The caption writes, "The Moros in the Sulu islands recognize one of two rival Sultans. Each of the Sultans claims ownership of nearby British North Borneo-- a question of hegemony never argued, protested, or settled by U. S. authorities. The woman above, like many Sulu Moros, has filed and blackened her teeth." Photography by Fenno Jacobs.

Charles Fenno Jacobs (1904-1974) was born in Waltham, Massachusetts. He had a recognized reputation as a photographer by 1941, and worked for Life Magazine as well as Fortune. He is known for the images he took during World War II as a part of Edward Steichen's Naval Aviation Photographic Unit.

CONDITION

This 71+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Color Print; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 5 x 4.25 inches; 13 x 11 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• 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: portraiture, Celebes Sea, Moroland, Moro People, Muslim, Filipino

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