Sword-bearer to the chief, Ghana, ca.1885-1895

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Description

Title
Sword-bearer to the chief, Ghana, ca.1885-1895
Published / Created
between 1885 and 1895
Description
An Abetifi man with a feather headdress and amulet around his neck is depicted holding a large curved sword and leaning on a tall drum. Human skulls fastened to the drum encircle the top.
Extent
photographic prints, 19.5 cm x 13.5 cm

Collection Information

Repository
Yale Divinity Library
Call Number
RG 44
Collection / Other Creator
Ramseyer, Friedrich August.
Container / Volume
Box 1 | n.a.

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Format
still image
Genre
photographs (AAT)
Resource Type
Prints & Photographs
Subject (Geographic)
Ghana
Subject (Topic)
Indigenous populations; Customs and traditions; Musical instruments; Weapons

Access And Usage Rights

Access
Public
Rights
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Identifiers

Object ID (OID)
16714083

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