Alek Wek

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A black-and-white photograph of Alek Wek, by Platon. Wek is depicted fully in black shadow sitting precariously on a white rectangular box that is tilted backwards on its back edge. Wek is featured at the center, in profile, and fully seated on the box. She is leaning forward with her elbows resting on her knees. Her forearms are slightly lifted and her hands are dangling loosely in front of her. She has bright metallic cuff bracelets on both wrists. Her proper right foot is resting directly in front of the box and her proper left foot is turned outwards and resting in front of her near the photographic backdrop behind her. Her face is slightly lifted and she is looking directly in front of her towards the right edge of the photograph. The floor is white with dark stains and scratches.

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