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Framed Print of Victims of the Mem-Hoo-Who, Dahomey, 1873. Creator: F Wentworth
Victims of the Mem-Hoo-Who, Dahomey, 1873. The kingdom of Dahomey...has usually been regarded as one of the most bloodthirsty...Some accounts, however, seem to have been much exaggerated...Mr. J. A. Sketchly has just returned from Dahomey, where for six months he was the guest of the King, and an eyewitness to the grand annual custom, when the principal human sacrifices take place. Mr. Sketchly is the only white man that has been admitted into the private apartments of his Majesty, by whom he was very hospitably treated...the King...[is] reclining on a wicker-work lounge...The Amazons are seated around [him]...The four conspicuous figures are soldiers bearing on their heads the victims for the next sacrifice, called the Men-hoo-who. These are slaves taken in war...They are gagged by means of a stick with grass rope wrapped round it...Their hands are fastened together, and they are firmly bound to baskets...The conical hats which they wear are removed just before decapitation...The kneeling figure is Ningar, the Prime Minister, who...tells the four victims that they are to carry the message which he delivers to them to the late King, the present King's father...The executioners then cut off their heads and exhibit them to the people'. From Illustrated London News, 1873. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 15.9cm (9.6" x 6.3")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
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