'A Kiwai man in mourning costume - A man in mourning is never secluded, and wears a sogere of grass round his neck; at the back it hangs down to his ankles. As time passes the man will substitute a sogere of smaller size for the large one, but a small grass necklace of that kind is worn both by men and women for many months after a death'
Antique photographic book illustration, 1900
Caption below picture: 'A Kiwai man in mourning costume - A man in mourning is never secluded, and wears a sogere of grass round his neck; at the back it hangs down to his ankles. As time passes the man will substitute a sogere of smaller size for the large one, but a small grass necklace of that kind is worn both by men and women for many months after a death'
DATE PRINTED: 1900
IMAGE SIZE: Approx 20.5 x 14.5cm, 8 x 5.75 inches (Medium)
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Photo by Dr. Gunnar Landtman
PROVENANCE: "Customs of the World"; Edited by Walter Hutchinson, With an Introduction by A.C. Haddon, Published by Hutchinson & Co., London
TYPE: Antique photographic book illustration
VERSO: There are images and/or text printed on the reverse side of the picture. In some cases this may be visible on the picture itself (please check the scan prior to your purchase) or around the margin of the picture
CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy - see below.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. 'Print' means any image created by applying an inked block to paper or card under pressure by any method including wood engraving, steel engraving, copperplate, wood cut and lithography.
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