A Makonde woman, name unknown, in Mueda, Mozambique.
Item
Title
A Makonde woman, name unknown, in Mueda, Mozambique.
Photo by
Alex Bortolot
Description
A Makonde woman, name unknown, in Mueda, Mozambique. Prior to Mozambican independence in 1975, it was common for Makonde women and men to receive facial tattoos in their teens.
Source
Courtesy Alex Bortolot, 2004.
Rights
This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. Other uses may not be permitted.