12th day custom (Day of Kings) in Havana, Cuba, 1847

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Original engraving from The Illustrated London news of 5 January 1848, Sketch said to be taken from a window in the main square on 6 January 1847. The accompanying text says "It represents an annual custom--a kind of Saturnalia--permitted by the authorities to the Slaves or Negroes of what they call 'Nacion,' or Nation--that is to say, those born in Africa"

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Size: 6444px × 3549px
Location: Havana, Cuba
Photo credit: © Historical Images Archive / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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