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Grinding their food with pestles and mortar, a Massaba mother and her daughter use the tradition way
Grinding their food with pestles and mortar, a Massaba mother and her daughter use the tradition way

Grinding their food with pestles and mortar, a Massaba mother and her daughter use the tradition way

Date1/22/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Grinding their food with pestles and mortar; a Massaba mother and her daughter use the tradition way. Like other aspect of the culture of this African people; the method has remained unchanged for past centuries.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0117762F
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