South Africa Postcard: Sara Platter Mouthed Woman Lip Plate No 717 1960s XT4574

This striking portrait captures a Sara woman proudly wearing an intricately patterned lip plate, historically known as a pelele. The large, decorated disc highlights an enduring body modification practice traditionally used by the Sara people of the region. The image provides an ethnographic glimpse into the unique cultural adornment and heritage of Central Africa during the mid-20th century.

This is a continental size postcard which was published by Art Publishers (Pty) Ltd Artco series No. 717. The postcard was made in South Africa. This is an unused postcard.


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