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Ju-Ju Doctor, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Ju-Ju Doctor, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: circa 1930s
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Media ID 14409410
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.2cm x 39.6cm (9.9" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the enigmatic figure of a Ju-Ju Doctor from Sierra Leone, West Africa, circa 1930s. Ju-Ju is an indigenous spiritual system deeply rooted in the traditional beliefs and practices of the people of Sierra Leone and other parts of West Africa. The Ju-Ju Doctor is considered a healer, diviner, and protector, using various methods to communicate with the spiritual world and provide guidance, protection, and healing to his community. The Ju-Ju Doctor in this image is adorned with an intricate headdress, a sword, and a staff, symbols of his power and authority. He wears a colorful outfit, adorned with amulets and charms, believed to provide him with protection and enhance his spiritual abilities. The amulets and spells he carries are essential tools in his practice, used to ward off evil spirits, heal the sick, and bring good fortune. The Ju-Ju Doctor's role in Sierra Leonean society was particularly significant during the colonial era, as the traditional spiritual system provided a source of stability and continuity amidst the disruptions caused by European colonization. Despite the influence of Christianity and Islam, Ju-Ju practices continue to be an essential aspect of Sierra Leonean culture and identity. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich and complex spiritual traditions of West Africa, providing a window into a world that continues to fascinate and inspire us today.
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