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A whip made from a cow’s tail, pictured horizontally against a dark background. The whip is long, a yellow-brown color, and has ridges that segment it into smaller rounded shapes. The majority of the whip is in light while the top part is in shadow.
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Bargadjo Boi

PO DI TERRA - STORIES OF MAMA DI NHANTONIA

It's a series of photos that explore Cape-Verdeans history through expressions and household collections. What was once part of the daily life of Cape Verde, now are just part of the nostalgia of “MAMA DI NHANTONIA” (A 98 years old Cape Verdean woman) as she moves inward, in her memories during the quarantine of Covid 19.

Bargadjo Boi - A whip made of cow tale - One of the most severe forms of punishment, introduced to kids who misbehave.