Voodoo priestess, Port-au-Prince, Haiti


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Other Identifiers:
MSS1218_B076_I232 and dams:169891
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 76
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
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Creator:
Hall, Peter M.
Date Created:
unknown
Format:
Still image
Extent / Dimensions:
05.77 x 03.80 inches
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Description / Abstract:
Verso: Voodoo priestess, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, (one of a series), A mambo or Voodoo priestess whirts around faster and faster while shouldering a bleating sacrificial goat. She is instrumental in making Voodoo gods or loas appear during nightlong sessions. This is one of a series of rare photographs taken during an authentic ceremony, Copyright photo by Peter M. Hall, Post Card, Place stamp here, R26989, insilco, d, Dukane Press, Hollywood, Fla., printed in U.S.A.
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Women., Vodou., Mambos (Vodou), and Goats.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Port-au-Prince (Haiti)
Keywords:
Haiti
About This Item

This item is provided at low resolution only. Downloads are not permitted for this material.

Creator:
Hall, Peter M.
Date Created:
unknown
Format:
Still image
Extent / Dimensions:
05.77 x 03.80 inches
Note:
This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Description / Abstract:
Verso: Voodoo priestess, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, (one of a series), A mambo or Voodoo priestess whirts around faster and faster while shouldering a bleating sacrificial goat. She is instrumental in making Voodoo gods or loas appear during nightlong sessions. This is one of a series of rare photographs taken during an authentic ceremony, Copyright photo by Peter M. Hall, Post Card, Place stamp here, R26989, insilco, d, Dukane Press, Hollywood, Fla., printed in U.S.A.
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Women., Vodou., Mambos (Vodou), and Goats.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Port-au-Prince (Haiti)
Keywords:
Haiti
Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
MSS1218_B076_I232 and dams:169891
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 76
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu