Menelek, 1896/1902. [J. Alexandre Skeete, an artist and model from French New Guinea, posing as Ethiopian emperor Menelik II]. Platinum print.

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Photo credit: © Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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