Two people are shown weaving long strips of material at small looms constructed with poles. The warp threads are kept taught by weights in front of the loom.
A street in the Ashanti town of Agogo is depicted with people under a silk cotton tree. Several dwellings are seen behind the tree and in the distance. Goats are shown in the street.
"Rue de la ville d'Abetifi." Men women and children are shown on the main street of a village. Several shade trees line the street. Thatched roof dwellings are seen extending into the distance on both sides of the street.
A crowd of villagers is shown entering a village square or clearing. One man, probably a chief, is being carried in a palanquin above the crowd. Two men follow with trunks balanced on their heads while another man carries a large drum overhead.
Subject (Geographic):
Ghana
Subject (Topic):
Indigenous populations; Customs and traditions; Leadhership; Musical instruments
"Chief indigène d'Obomong on audience." The chief and villagers of Obomeng are shown gathered outside their homes for a sermon by the Rev. Ramseyer. Possibly only village men are in attendance.
Mrs. Ramseyer is shown in a hammock style litter being carried over rocks down a hill. One porter supports the litter at each end while another man carries a valise on his head.
"Ecole de jeune filles à Abouri." The school headmistress or teacher is shown outdoors with her class at the mission girls' school. The women and girls all wear long dresses.
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.
Subject (Geographic):
Ghana
Subject (Topic):
Indigenous populations; Customs and traditions; Musical instruments; Weapons
Boys from the mission school are shown giving thanks through song for their meal. Missionaries and adult men stand behind the boys. Several bowls are seen in the foreground.
Girls of various ages are depicted on a porch at the mission with Mrs. Ramseyer during sewing class. Two girls sitting near the window appear to be making lace.
"Date." People are shown on a street that runs along the edge of a village. Thatched rooftops of buildings in the settlement can be seen as far back as the tree line.
The seminary is depicted with students lined up along the front porch and out into the yard. A large mound of soil with a wheel barrow resting at the edge are shown in the yard.
"Nid de termite coupé." A termite nest that has been sliced through to expose the interior is depicted near tall grass. Two men are shown on either side of the mound.
The empty sanctuary of Ebenezer Church is shown from the back. Two stained glass windows decorate the wall behind the dais. Wooden pews fill the nave on both sides of the center aisle.
