Moses Igan Byesonsa
Achulla (Paying the Damages)
About this Item
Ugandan 1975-
Achulla (Paying the Damages)
2006
signed and dated 06
mixed media with oil on canvas
120 by 120 by 4,5cm, unframed
Notes
In West Pokot the Achulla custom requires men to pay, often in the form of livestock, for impregnating women out of wedlock.
This work is in Nairobi, Kenya; the buyer is responsible for any related shipping and import duties.
Provenance
Private collection.
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