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Extent:
24 Pages
Container:
Box 21, Folder 278
Type:
Archival materials
Pages
Place:
Brazil -- artifacts
Scope and Contents:
Includes part of a slide lecture by Walter Hough, a list, label for "hymeneal bracelets," notes, and a typescript copy of Lardner Gibbon's Population of South America.
Collection Restrictions:
Some materials are restricted.
Access to the Department of Anthropology records requires an appointment.
Collection Rights:
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Collection Citation:
Department of Anthropology Records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Photographs of Candomblé priestesses, sacred trees, fetish houses, and Capoeira from anthropologist Ruth Landes' 1938-1939 field research on Afro-Brazilians and Candomblé in Brazil in the city of Bahia (now known as Salvador). Also three versions of Landes' typed explanations of the prints. See individual catalog records under "Mounted field photographs from Bahia, Brazil" for digital images and captions for each print.
Local Numbers:
Image ID.landes_photo_brazil_91-4_0001-0015
Image ID.landes_photo_brazil_91-4_0001-0015note
Collection Restrictions:
The Ruth Landes papers are open for research. The nitrate negatives in this collection have been separated from the collection and stored offsite. Access to nitrate negatives is restricted due to preservation concerns.
Access to the Ruth Landes papers requires an appointment.
Ruth Landes papers, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Sponsor:
The revision of this finding aid and digitization of portions of the collection were made possible through the financial support of the Ruth Landes Memorial Research Fund.
Photographs from anthropologist Ruth Landes' 1938-1939 field research on Afro-Brazilians and Candomblé in Brazil in the city of Bahia (now known as Salvador). Most of the images are of Candomblé high priestesses, their filhas, their Candomblé houses, and ceremonies. Among the priestesses represented in the photos are Aninha and her Candomblé house, llê Axé Opô Afonjá; Menininha and her Candomblé house, Gantois; Sabina, a Candomblé of Caboclo priestess, and her house; and Idalice, a Candomblé de Angola priestess. There are also photos of Martiniano E. Bonfim, a Candomblé priest (babalorixá); filhas of Joãozinho da Goméia; Villa Flaviana, the Candomblé house of Flaviana; Engenho Velho, one of the oldest Candomblé temples; and offering ceremonies to Iemanjá, mãe d'agua. Other images include the Bom Jesus dos Navegantes festival, the Lavagem do Bonfim festival, capoeira matches; a psychiatric hospital in Brotas; Quintas, an Afro-Brazilian settlement; and other neighborhoods in Salvador. A few photos are from other parts of Brazil, including Sugar Loaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro. There are also images of Edison Carneiro and Ruth Landes.
Local Numbers:
Image ID.landes_photographs_brazil
Collection Restrictions:
The Ruth Landes papers are open for research. The nitrate negatives in this collection have been separated from the collection and stored offsite. Access to nitrate negatives is restricted due to preservation concerns.
Access to the Ruth Landes papers requires an appointment.
Ruth Landes papers, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Sponsor:
The revision of this finding aid and digitization of portions of the collection were made possible through the financial support of the Ruth Landes Memorial Research Fund.
Maria Julia at Lavagem do Bonfim (Cleansing of Bonfim). Photograph from anthropologist Ruth Landes' 1938-1939 field research on Afro-Brazilians and Candomblé in Brazil in the city of Bahia (now known as Salvador). Typed explanation of print by Landes: "1. Maria Julia, the most ancient priestess of her cult, said to be over one hundred years of age."
Local Numbers:
Image ID.landes_photo_brazil_91-4_0001
Related Materials:
For related images, see landes_photo_brazil_91-4_0004, landes_photo_brazil_91-4_0231, landes_photo_brazil_91-4_0274, and landes_photo_brazil_91-4_0275 in the Ruth Landes Papers.
Collection Restrictions:
The Ruth Landes papers are open for research. The nitrate negatives in this collection have been separated from the collection and stored offsite. Access to nitrate negatives is restricted due to preservation concerns.
Access to the Ruth Landes papers requires an appointment.
Ruth Landes papers, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Sponsor:
The revision of this finding aid and digitization of portions of the collection were made possible through the financial support of the Ruth Landes Memorial Research Fund.
Photograph of Menininha (bottom), Candomblé high priestess of Gantois temple, and her assistant. Photograph from anthropologist Ruth Landes' 1938-1939 field research on Afro-Brazilians and Candomblé in Brazil in the city of Bahia (now known as Salvador). Typed explanation of print by Landes: "2. Two principal priestesses of this temple. The dark one, Josefa, is the 'mother in godhood' (see ms.), and the light one is an assistant." Alternate typed explanation by Landes: "The dark one is the distinguished Menininha."
Local Numbers:
Image ID.landes_photo_brazil_91-4_0002
Collection Restrictions:
The Ruth Landes papers are open for research. The nitrate negatives in this collection have been separated from the collection and stored offsite. Access to nitrate negatives is restricted due to preservation concerns.
Access to the Ruth Landes papers requires an appointment.
Ruth Landes papers, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Sponsor:
The revision of this finding aid and digitization of portions of the collection were made possible through the financial support of the Ruth Landes Memorial Research Fund.
Photograph from anthropologist Ruth Landes' 1938-1939 field research on Afro-Brazilians and Candomblé in Brazil in the city of Bahia (now known as Salvador). Typed explanation of print by Landes: "3. The very youngest priestess of the house!"
Local Numbers:
Image ID.landes_photo_brazil_91-4_0003
Collection Restrictions:
The Ruth Landes papers are open for research. The nitrate negatives in this collection have been separated from the collection and stored offsite. Access to nitrate negatives is restricted due to preservation concerns.
Access to the Ruth Landes papers requires an appointment.
Ruth Landes papers, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Sponsor:
The revision of this finding aid and digitization of portions of the collection were made possible through the financial support of the Ruth Landes Memorial Research Fund.
Maria Julia, Candomblé priestess, at Lavagem do Bonfim. Photograph from anthropologist Ruth Landes' 1938-1939 field research on Afro-Brazilians and Candomblé in Brazil in the city of Bahia (now known as Salvador). Typed explanation of print by Landes: "4. Is the same as #1., seen at full length in the typical priestess garb walking to an important ceremony."
Local Numbers:
Image ID.landes_photo_brazil_91-4_0004
Related Materials:
For related images, see landes_photo_brazil_91-4_0001, landes_photo_brazil_91-4_0231, landes_photo_brazil_91-4_0274, and landes_photo_brazil_91-4_0275 in the Ruth Landes Papers.
Collection Restrictions:
The Ruth Landes papers are open for research. The nitrate negatives in this collection have been separated from the collection and stored offsite. Access to nitrate negatives is restricted due to preservation concerns.
Access to the Ruth Landes papers requires an appointment.
Ruth Landes papers, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Sponsor:
The revision of this finding aid and digitization of portions of the collection were made possible through the financial support of the Ruth Landes Memorial Research Fund.
Candomblé priestesses at Lavagem do Bonfim (Cleansing of Bonfim). Photograph from anthropologist Ruth Landes' 1938-1939 field research on Afro-Brazilians and Candomblé in Brazil in the city of Bahia (now known as Salvador). Typed explanation of print by Landes: "5. A file of priestesses caught carrying sacred water in special jugs, and carrying small brooms with which they will ceremonially wash the Church on the day of their principal god."
Local Numbers:
Image ID.landes_photo_brazil_91-4_0005
Collection Restrictions:
The Ruth Landes papers are open for research. The nitrate negatives in this collection have been separated from the collection and stored offsite. Access to nitrate negatives is restricted due to preservation concerns.
Access to the Ruth Landes papers requires an appointment.
Ruth Landes papers, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Sponsor:
The revision of this finding aid and digitization of portions of the collection were made possible through the financial support of the Ruth Landes Memorial Research Fund.
Photograph from anthropologist Ruth Landes' 1938-1939 field research on Afro-Brazilians and Candomblé in Brazil in the city of Bahia (now known as Salvador). Possibly priestess of Omolu from cacao town of Ilhéus, referred to by Landes in her book, City of Women (page 236). Typed explanation of print by Landes: "6. One such priestess whose jug is also filled with fine flowers, and she is dressed in white, the color of that god named Oshala."
Local Numbers:
Image ID.landes_photo_brazil_91-4_0006
Related Materials:
See also landes_photo_brazil_91-4_0276 and landes_photo_brazil_91-4_0259 in Ruth Landes Papers for other images of same person.
Collection Restrictions:
The Ruth Landes papers are open for research. The nitrate negatives in this collection have been separated from the collection and stored offsite. Access to nitrate negatives is restricted due to preservation concerns.
Access to the Ruth Landes papers requires an appointment.
Ruth Landes papers, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Sponsor:
The revision of this finding aid and digitization of portions of the collection were made possible through the financial support of the Ruth Landes Memorial Research Fund.
Followers of Sabina, Candomblé priestess, taking part in offering ceremony to Iemanjá. Photograph from anthropologist Ruth Landes' 1938-1939 field research on Afro-Brazilians and Candomblé in Brazil in the city of Bahia (now known as Salvador). Typed explanation of print by Landes: "7. Priestesses of all ages in a very elaborate dress carrying on their heads a boat that holds a mermaid and various gifts with which they will go on a short pilgrimage and offer all to the goddess of the sea."
Local Numbers:
Image ID.landes_photo_brazil_91-4_0007
Related Materials:
For related images, see "Ruth Landes field photographs from Bahia, Brazil, 1938 September."
Collection Restrictions:
The Ruth Landes papers are open for research. The nitrate negatives in this collection have been separated from the collection and stored offsite. Access to nitrate negatives is restricted due to preservation concerns.
Access to the Ruth Landes papers requires an appointment.
Ruth Landes papers, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Sponsor:
The revision of this finding aid and digitization of portions of the collection were made possible through the financial support of the Ruth Landes Memorial Research Fund.
Photograph from anthropologist Ruth Landes' 1938-1939 field research on Afro-Brazilians and Candomblé in Brazil in the city of Bahia (now known as Salvador). Typed explanation of print by Landes: "8. Young priestess seated in the great roots of a sacred tree near her temple."
Local Numbers:
Image ID.landes_photo_brazil_91-4_0008
Collection Restrictions:
The Ruth Landes papers are open for research. The nitrate negatives in this collection have been separated from the collection and stored offsite. Access to nitrate negatives is restricted due to preservation concerns.
Access to the Ruth Landes papers requires an appointment.
Ruth Landes papers, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Sponsor:
The revision of this finding aid and digitization of portions of the collection were made possible through the financial support of the Ruth Landes Memorial Research Fund.