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The exchange of blood between King Rionga and Sir Baker
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The exchange of blood between King Rionga and Sir Baker
LSE4329965 The exchange of blood between King Rionga and Sir Baker, after drinking a large amount of banana cider and spending a night watching and young, the ceremony takes place, each in turn they cut their forearms and drink a drop of blood, then Rionga Vakil is proclaimed new king of Ounyoro (Eastern Sudan), engraving after a drawing by Emile Bayard, illustrating an armed expedition in Central Africa, for the suppression of the black trade, from 1869 to 1873, by Sir Samuel White Baker, published in " Le tour du monde" 1875, edited by Edouard Charton, Hachette edition, Paris. Selva Collection. by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: The exchange of blood between King Rionga and Sir Baker, after drinking a large amount of banana cider and spending a night watching and young, the ceremony takes place, each in turn they cut their forearms and drink a drop of blood, then Rionga Vakil is proclaimed new king of Ounyoro (Eastern Sudan), engraving after a drawing by Emile Bayard, illustrating an armed expedition in Central Africa, for the suppression of the black trade, from 1869 to 1873, by Sir Samuel White Baker, published in " Le tour du monde" 1875, edited by Edouard Charton, Hachette edition, Paris. Selva Collection.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright
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This print captures a significant moment in history - the exchange of blood between King Rionga and Sir Baker. After indulging in copious amounts of banana cider and spending a night filled with youthful vigor, the ceremony commences. With each taking turns, they cut their forearms and consume a single drop of blood. This ritual marks the ascension of Rionga Vakil as the new king of Ounyoro in Eastern Sudan. The engraving, based on Emile Bayard's drawing, illustrates an armed expedition that took place from 1869 to 1873 in Central Africa. Led by Sir Samuel White Baker, this mission aimed to suppress the black trade prevalent during that time. Published in "Le tour du monde" in 1875 and edited by Edouard Charton under Hachette edition, Paris; this image belongs to Selva Collection. Leonard de Selva skillfully captured this historical moment through his lens. The photograph not only showcases the cultural significance of blood rituals but also sheds light on colonial expeditions undertaken for political control and economic gain. It serves as a reminder of our complex past and provides us with an opportunity to reflect upon the consequences such actions had on indigenous communities. As we observe this powerful image, we are transported back to a time when traditions merged with conquests - where alliances were forged through shared experiences like drinking banana cider and exchanging drops of life-giving fluid.
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