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Auction #132 begins on 09 Jul 2026

Duggan-Cronin (Alfred Martin)

TONGA BOY (holding a snake)

Large silver-gelatin print. 35.5 x 26.9 cm. Signed by the photographer at the bottom right hand corner. Not framed

Published: No date, 1933

Reserve: $500

Approximately:

Estimate: $600/700

Bidding opens: 9 Jul 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 16 Jul 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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(McGregor Museum, Kimberley, Duggan-Cronin collection reference number dc2387)

The photograph does not appear Duggan-Cronin's THE BANTU TRIBES OF SOUTH AFRICA, Reproductions of photographic studies, published between 1828 & 1954. A very good image, mounting tape on the back, preserved in a mylar sleeve.

The snake is possibly a Cape Cobra (Naja nivea), a juvenile or sub-adult specimen.

A very good image, mounting tape on the back, preserved in a mylar sleeve.



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