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Description
Poster held by Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library. History & Special Collections, Collection no. 306, item NE028. Poster of two gay men. One man is holding up a boa constrictor. There can be two interpretations for the snake. One would be the symbol of death caused by AIDS and also the sign of courtship which is shown by the snake's tongue, it's sensual organ. Poster says to live life the way one desires, however keep your eyes open for awareness. Eye of a animal in the lower right corner symbolizes wildness and a heightened awareness.
Type
image
Identifier
NE028 ark:/21198/zz0002kqj6
Language
Dutch
Subject
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome--prevention & control Gay men Courtship Hotlines (Communication) Snakes Awareness Eyes
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