A “Wonderful Living Production of Nature”. RARE CDV of a ” The Hottentot Venus” – A “Wonderful Living Production of Nature”, a Black, African American female. This rare cdv, photographed by T. Brown, Photographer, 666 Kearny Street, For. Is in fair condition, with age toning, mount staining, several creases on the right side of the mount and a crease across 1/3rd from the bottom, a tack hole at top center of the printed mount as shown in the photographs. Typical South African Khoi-san woman similar to. “Sarah’Saartjie’ Baartman the original toured “Hottentot Venus. She had unique physical features; honey brown skin, large hips, with a large protruding buttocks. A Rare cdv of an African American woman. Also included is a 2003 first edition of Barbara Chase-Riboud’s “Hottentot Venus” book. Circus Sideshow Freak Exhibit. Nsured with Signature Required.