Hairstyles of African men in the 19th century.

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    1. mynameisnotsparta on

      It takes amazing talent to do hair like this especially the style in photo 3.

      Are the different styles from different tribes or different classes in a specific tribe?

    2. Opposite-Pineapple24 on

      It like they wanted to wear hat. but they have no hat. so they made hair into hat!

    3. CompetitiveLeg7841 on

      Historical African hairstyles were where head fashion peaked and we have never recovered

    4. DiscotopiaACNH on

      #2 is freaking amazing. I have yet to see a modern hairstyle that looks that futuristic

    5. someonesleeping on

      You know, it’s really a shame how brutal colonialism and slavery (including the Arab Slave Trade), were toward black people.

      Such acts literally inhibit expression as they do not centre their oppressor. These hairstyles, despite being perfectly normal forms of expression were seen as acts of rebellion, and so were used as markers for “trouble makers”. Reminds me of that scene from the Wire, between Namond and Weebay.

      “even the white police lookin out from three blocks away gonna be able to spot you from miles away — look at that boy with the pretty as pony tail — **get him**!” – Weebay

      But I guess, it’s good to know that despite all of that, some things can come back. Nothing is ever lost, not really.

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