1975 Press Photo Artwork of Dahomey archers

Women Through the Ages... In the 17th and 18th centuries the most famous and feared army of the Black Continent was that of the King of Dahomey - composed entirely of women. The Dahomey archers were a particularly warlike lot (our photo) and justly feared in the entire area of West Africa.

Photo measures 6.75 x 8.5 inches.

Photo is dated --1975.

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