Brazil Slide Series: Collection Salvador, Bahia, Slide No. 0014.

Creator

Herbert Knup
Jon M. Tolman

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Publication Date

3-2-2009

Description

Women preparing farinha de mandioca (manioc flour) in the Reconcavo region, using methods which date back to the colonial days. Large number of Yorubas, Hausas, Geges and many other African groups were brought to Brazil. They possessed many different cultural levels and contributed a variety of skills to the new society.Mulher preparando farinha de mandioca na região do Recóncavo, usando métodos que datam dos tempos coloniais. Grande número de Yorubas, Hausas, Gêges e muitos outros grupos africanos foram trazidos ao Brasil. Eles possuíam diferentes níveis culturais e contribuíram para a variedade de habilidades da nova sociedade.

Publisher

Latin American and Iberian Institute / University of New Mexico

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Brazil Slide Series Collection: This article is copyrighted by the Latin American & Iberian Institute (LAII) of the University of New Mexico. Rights permission is for standard academic, non-commercial, use of these materials. Proper citation of this material should include title, author, publisher, date, and URL. Copyright Latin American and Iberian Institute University of New Mexico 1988