N.13- Extreme Gluteal Proportions In African - Unusual Award

Modern African artists and scholars use the history of Award N.13 to critique the "hyper-sexualization" of Black bodies in contemporary media. The fascination with the "BBL" (Brazilian Butt Lift) and current aesthetic trends are often cited as modern iterations of the same obsession that fueled the N.13 designation. Conclusion

Today, the legacy of Award N.13 has shifted from a tool of oppression to a focal point for post-colonial study. Unusual Award N.13- Extreme Gluteal Proportions In African

Baartman was exhibited across London and Paris, where audiences paid to see her proportions. The "award" or "distinction" given to her body by the Academy of Medicine in Paris was, in reality, a death sentence of dignity. Even after her death in 1815, her remains were dissected, and her brain and genitals were displayed in the Musée de l'Homme until as recently as 1974. Cultural Reclamation and Modern Impact Modern African artists and scholars use the history

In 2002, after years of negotiation led by Nelson Mandela, Sarah Baartman’s remains were finally returned to South Africa for a proper burial. Baartman was exhibited across London and Paris, where