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An Strip Cultural group
"The Spinners: Kenneth Edgar and Sonia Smith of the An Strip Cultural group of Bannister, St. Catherine entertain children from Duncan's Pen at the recently held Xmas treat sponsored by the Alkali Group of Companies, Windsor Road, Spanish Town."
An iron gibbet on which rebellious slaves awaited a slow and painful death
An iron gibbet, used to punish and torture rebellious slaves to death, on display at the Museum of the Institute of Jamaica.
An interior view of a Jamaica House of Correction
A photographic print showing enslaved Africans being tortured by various means in a Jamaica House of Correction.
An Indian cacique of the island of Cuba addressing Columbus concerning a future state
An Indian cacique (Chief) in Cuba gestures in the air as he addresses Christopher Columbus (in hat and cape), while other villagers listen.
An I.C.C. free public school for non-whites
A group of mostly African children standing beside a wooden building that is used as a public school for non-white children.
An him go to Tiger house
This print is relating an Anancy story which is shared at children's parties, homes and receptions. These stories are told in Jamaica and are about birds, fishes, rabbits, tigers as well as spider Anancy and other animals.
An expression of the crucifixion in Gairy's room
"Gairy's room reveals a curious and unconventional depiction of the crucifixion."
An Etu field trip in Kendal, Hanover
"The younger generation learns from the elders - an Etu field trip in Kendal, Hanover ."
An Ettu group from Hanover
"An Ettu [or Etu] group from Hanover demonstrate a ceremonial dance to guests of the Club Caribbean Hotel in Runaway Bay recently. Ettu, like Kumina is based on African religions. The group shown here are able to trace their ancestry back to the…
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Frenchman's Cove, North Coast
Tourists sunbathing on the shores of Frenchman's Cove in Port Antonio, Portland.