Created by
Conley, Beverly, American, born 1944
Date
1986-1990
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 7 15/16 x 9 15/16 in. (20.2 x 25.2 cm)
H x W (Image): 6 3/16 x 9 3/16 in. (15.7 x 23.3 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of an outdoor celebration depicting a woman reacting with outstretched hands while facing a man who is playing a drum. Another man, also carrying a drum, stands in a group of people just behind them.
Place depicted
Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
Cultural Place
Cape Verde, West Africa, Africa
Portfolio/Series
Cape Verdeans in the Boston Area of Massachusetts and in the Cape Verde Islands
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
African diaspora
Catholicism
Communities
Holidays and festivals
Immigration
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Music
Photography
Religion
Worship services
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Beverly Conley
Object number
2012.61.3
Restrictions & Rights
© Beverly Conley
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd538dcaa56-7a3e-4206-8a2b-725f8e4d3336

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