"Down The Hatch" Shot Glass

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Description:

Shot glass depicting a scene of cannibalism between black figures and a white victim with a tropical background. The words “Down the Hatch” appear next to one of the black figures.

Product Origin:

Unknown.

Background:

The piece depicts a discriminatory African tribal scene.

To learn more about this scene read "The Long and Ugly Tradition of Treating Africa as a Dirty, Diseased Place" and "The Brute Caricature."

Statement: We understand these objects may inflict offense through their embodiment of racist ideology by depicting stereotypical and discriminatory imagery and language. However, we hope to educate our community and encourage personal reflection through interacting and understanding the historical context of these objects, rather than ignoring them.