Photographer: Lamote, Carlo (1928-2017).
Title: untitled (Watutsi Man with Amasunzu hairstyle).
Date:: ca. 1952-1958.
Country: Rwanda.
Medium: unmounted gelatin silver print.
Size: 39,7 x 30,0 cm.
Condition: very good.
Reference: CLV0419/2.
Provenance: collection family Carlo Lamote.
Extra: Amasunzu is an elaborate hairstyle traditionally worn by Rwandan men and unmarried women, with the hair styled into crests, frequently described as crescent- shaped. The hairstyle indicated social status and men who did not wear Amasunzu were looked on with suspicion until the 20th century. The hairstyle was also worn by unmarried women after the age of 18-20 years, indicating that they are of marriageable age.

Price: 600,00 € (unframed) or 780,00 (framed - float-mounted using archival, acid-free materials. It features a non-adhered backing to allow for natural expansion and contraction, and is glazed with museum-grade glass offering 99% UV protection and maximum anti-reflective performance).