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Dinka Woman in Corset

Carol Beckwith

African Ceremonies

African Ceremonies
Friday Harbor, United States

Dry season cattle camps provide an opportunity for young men and women to meet in total freedom. sexual matters are discussed openly, though behavior is quite innocent. A young woman’s corset is supported by two rigid wires running down the spine and held tightly in place at the front; it will be cut off and removed on the girl’s wedding day.

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  • Title: Dinka Woman in Corset
  • Creator: Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher
  • Location: South Sudan
  • Copyright: copyright Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher
African Ceremonies

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