Bush Devil dancer on an open road

Image
Description
A Bush Devil dancer, symbolic of the materialization of a spirit form as well as the chief's authority for the Vai people, on an open road somewhere in Liberia. A group of men are standing around the dancer and watching.
Note
No date; likely between 1947 and 1952
Date Issued
1947 to 1952
Type
Extent
1 photograph : black and white print
Time Period
Subject (Geographic)
Rights Note
Items in this collection may be freely viewed, searched, and displayed for research and educational purposes. Permission is required for publication, distribution, or other uses beyond viewing and searching, whether in print or electronic formats.
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Source
Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Unit
LaBudde Special Collections