#BlackInAmsterdamAdventures (Commercial Break)

So folks know I'm all about interrogating various types of images, and today I would be introduced to a VERY unique and eye-catching image. This particularly, disturbing image is a "de Gaper" sculpture which is the head of a man, usually of southern origin, a Moor or Moslem, open-mouthed and often with outstretched tongue. Historically, they have been known to hang over pharmacies to attract customers, but also as a distinctive indicator for the store. Now what's most alarming about this image is the fact that it is associated with a male person of color, and there is usually some sort of pill on their tongue. This feature is quite disturbing in that it can be interpreted in some triggering ways. For some it is an exotic jester, and for others like me I see a racially charged image of a black body being drugged. 

 

Now I understand everything is up for interpretation but that right there....hmmm not sure about that...So marinate on that...