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Note: "Palmweinvorräte u. Tanzmasken. Brennend wird der Durst der Tänzer und Musikanten, deshalb lässt der König für Erfrischung sorgen. Viele Träger kommen schwerbeladen mit palmweingefüllten Kürbisflaschen. Andere schleppen schwer an Säcken, die Kolanüsse enthalten! Das säuerliche Getränk und die bittere Nuss schmecken, zusammengenossen, ausgezeichnet und die Tänzer und Musikanten erwarten mit Ungeduld das Zeichen des Königs, das ihnen gestattet für Augenblicke mit Tanzen und Musizieren auszusetzen und sich an den willkommenen Gaben des Königs zu erlaben!" (Wuhrmann, A., 1917. Beschreibung zu den Lichtbildern aus Bamum. E-30-0,6). Note translation: Palm wine reserves, and masks for dancing. The dancers and musicians develope a burning thirst, so the King makes sure there are refreshments. Many carriers come heavily loaded with calabash bottles full of palm wine. Others carry heavy sacks of kola nuts. The sour drink and the bitter nuts taste excellent, taken together. The dancers and the musicians wait impatiently for the King to give the sign which allows them for a moment to stop dancing and playing and enjoy his welcome gifts. (A. Wuhrmann, 1917, Commentaries to Slides from Bamum, E-30-0,6. K 373).
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image
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b/w positive, paper print, gelatin-silver 5.5 x 7.7 cm.
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