Sujet

The Annual Customs of Dahomey

Légende

The Annual Customs of Dahomey. The main yearly celebration in the Kingdom of Dahomey (currently Benin), held at the capital, Abomey, in early autumn as a tribute to the invisible spirits. At that time, taxes were collected, the price was fixed in current currency, military and civilian commanders were appointed, good deeds were rewarded and criminals were severely punished, from which the victims destined for the Annual Customs were chosen. On the assigned day they appeared on a high platform and, in baskets, were thrown into a void, dying beheaded by the executioners. Engraving by Capuz. La Ilustracion Española y Americana, September 15, 1876.

Date

13 juin 2018

Crédit

Photo12/Universal Images Group

Notre référence

UMG20B25_399

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

47,8Mo (7,6Mo) / 43,0cm x 27,8cm / 5079 x 3289 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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