South Africa: the circumcision dance of the Magwamba tribe, Northern Transvaal. Photograph by H.F. Gros, ca. 1888.

South Africa: Magwamba women grinding corn outside mud huts; one woman works with a baby in a fabric sling on her back. Photograph by H.F. Gros, ca. 1888.

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Groot Spelonken (South Africa)

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South Africa: the circumcision dance of the Magwamba tribe, Northern Transvaal. Photograph by H.F. Gros, ca. 1888.

South Africa: Magwamba women grinding corn outside mud huts; one woman works with a baby in a fabric sling on her back. Photograph by H.F. Gros, ca. 1888.