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“FEMME BAKUTA. WOMAN FROM THE MONGO REGION OF THE CONGO, 1939. 12 x 9 inch matte toned gelatin silver print on heavy paper, titled in French and dated on verso. The photographer’s symbol serves as the signature. This is very strong against the background that has been printed as plain white. The scarification on her forehead, cheek and abdomen are signs of beauty as are the beads. They are also emblems of the ability to endure a painful procedure. Excellent condition.