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A dark-skinned hand pictured against a dark background. The hand is positioned in a horizontal fist, with the thumb tucked between the pointer finger and middle finger; a gesture used to ward off evil spirits. The majority of the hand is in shadow.
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Fizga Kanhota

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.

Fizga Kanhota - The fig sign (used as a way to repel evil spirits).