"Abre au pied a ……………….. les assembles papier." People are shown under a very large banyan tree that stands in front of a row of low thatched roof buildings.
"Un bananier portant de fruit." A mature banana plant is shown with a large bunch of bananas waiting to be harvested. A man with a large knife is seen at the bottom of the tree.
People are shown lining the tracks in both directions as they watch for the first train to arrive at the station at Kumasi, October 1, 1903. Some military officers are seen near the large umbrellas shading dignitaries, possibly.
"Le courtesans." The attendants of an African chief are depicted beneath a large tree. Two are shown with rifles and two men hold shields. Several men carry intricately carved short swords. One man holds a drum made from a leopard skin.
Subject (Geographic):
African chief (Ghana)
Subject (Topic):
Indigenous populations; Weapons; Customs and traditions
"Guerrie Ashantis." A muscular Ashanti warrior is shown holding a rifle. A small bag hangs from his neck, possibly charms, and he wears a belt which holds a long handled knife and gourd.
A young Ashanti chief is shown under a fringed umbrella with a large group of attendants. The leader is dressed in a silk robe and wears jewelry on his arms and legs, fine sandals and a skull-cap. One young male attendant is shown with body markings on his head, chest and arms.
Subject (Geographic):
Yaw Sapong (Ghana)
Subject (Topic):
Indigenous populations; Leadership; Customs and traditions
"Anum côté nord." A building at the mission station at Anum is shown from the north side. Porches run the length of the building on both levels. Several trees are seen in the yard.
A village is shown at the foot of a mountain. Many of the small dwellings are constructed of mud with thatched roofs. A group of villagers is seen sitting in the shade of a building with the walls constructed of small poles lashed together. Several other people are gathered under a group of trees on the main street.
The executioner displays long bladed knives in each hand. He wears a wide bracelet of bone or wood with a large charm on his right arm and an amulet around his neck. His robe is made from cloth with a striped pattern.
Subject (Geographic):
Kumase (Ghana)
Subject (Topic):
Indigenous populations; Customs and traditions; Weapons