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Title
Indigenous dancers
Description
The head of the dancing column. The body of the dancer is white clay to the waist and this decorated by being scraped off. Ostrich plumes fitted under the nose and leading back over the head, white & black, are used. A monkey or lion skin is often used to form a tall skin hat. Wear only a string of beads around the waist. Each carries a spear and shield and a long knife. At Shimbu the Meru danced for movies. The most interesting feature of the dance is the high jump - with feet dragged behind or even a slight kick back. The long spear, the head dress and practical absence of clothing are remarkable. [Shantz travel journal, May 23, 1920]
Creator
Shantz, Homer Leroy
Source
Homer Shantz Photograph Collection (MS 481)
Date
1920-05-23
Contributor
University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
Rights
No Known Copyright: The University Libraries is not aware of any known United States copyright protection for this material.
Relation
MS 481, Box 34, 38433, G3-9-1920
Format
JPEG
Language
eng
Type
Image
Identifier
azu_shantz_19200523_38433_m.jpg
Coverage
Meru County (Kenya)