Ritual Slave Party on a Sugar Plantation in Surinam
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Ritual Slave Party on a Sugar Plantation in Surinam is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This photo shows a group of people gathered outside a small hut in a tropical setting. The scene looks busy, with some people standing, others sitting, and a few children nearby. A dog sits in the foreground, and a pot hangs from a pole over a fire. The background has tall trees and a cloudy sky, giving the place a warm but slightly misty feel. The photo was taken to document a specific event—what looks like a gathering or ritual on a sugar plantation. The clothing and setting suggest a historical moment, but the photo itself is modern. Look up Museum of Ethnography to see more photos like this one.
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