A portrait of a family elder adorns the walls of Amina’s home. Commercial portrait photographers were plentiful in Zanzibar at the turn of the century. The interdependence of the community is a cornerstone of Sunni Shafi'i Islam, which 95 percent of Ng'ambo's population practices.

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A portrait of a family elder adorns the walls of Amina’s home. Commercial portrait photographers were plentiful in Zanzibar a...