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West African Collection (page 4)

Background imageWest African Collection: Les vainqueurs du Cameroun; Apres la revue passee par le general Pineau, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Les vainqueurs du Cameroun; Apres la revue passee par le general Pineau, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les vainqueurs du Cameroun; Apres la revue passee par le general Pineau, un detachement de fusiliers marins defile sous un arc de triomphe construit par les Travaux publics, 1916

Background imageWest African Collection: Les vainqueurs du Cameroun; A Dakar: arc de triomphe, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Les vainqueurs du Cameroun; A Dakar: arc de triomphe, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les vainqueurs du Cameroun; A Dakar: arc de triomphe dresse en l'honneur des conquerants du Cameroun par la Municipalite, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Background imageWest African Collection: Dr. E. W. Blyden in 1894, 1906. Creator: Unknown

Dr. E. W. Blyden in 1894, 1906. Creator: Unknown
Dr. E. W. Blyden in 1894, 1906

Background imageWest African Collection: Vai women, 1906. Creator: Unknown

Vai women, 1906. Creator: Unknown
Vai women, 1906

Background imageWest African Collection: Mandingos from Northern Liberia, 1906. Creator: Unknown

Mandingos from Northern Liberia, 1906. Creator: Unknown
Mandingos from Northern Liberia, 1906

Background imageWest African Collection: The Shield, Emblems, and Motto of Liberia as established in 1847, 1906. Creator: Unknown

The Shield, Emblems, and Motto of Liberia as established in 1847, 1906. Creator: Unknown
The Shield, Emblems, and Motto of Liberia as established in 1847, 1906

Background imageWest African Collection: Fascinu, Son of Gbehanzi, King of Dahomey, 1891. Creator: Unknown

Fascinu, Son of Gbehanzi, King of Dahomey, 1891. Creator: Unknown
Fascinu, Son of Gbehanzi, King of Dahomey, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageWest African Collection: Shooting in West Africa -- Through a Mangrove Swamp, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Shooting in West Africa -- Through a Mangrove Swamp, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Shooting in West Africa -- Through a Mangrove Swamp, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Background imageWest African Collection: The French in Dahomey -- The King of Dahomey's Amazons crossing a swamp on the march, 1890

The French in Dahomey -- The King of Dahomey's Amazons crossing a swamp on the march, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The French in Dahomey -- The King of Dahomey's Amazons crossing a swamp on the march, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Background imageWest African Collection: The Governor of Lagos, and the Envoys of the King of Dahomey, 1891. Creator: Unknown

The Governor of Lagos, and the Envoys of the King of Dahomey, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Governor of Lagos, and the Envoys of the King of Dahomey, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageWest African Collection: The West Coast of Africa - Landing in a Surf Boat at Accra, 1891. Creator: Joseph Nash

The West Coast of Africa - Landing in a Surf Boat at Accra, 1891. Creator: Joseph Nash
The West Coast of Africa - Landing in a Surf Boat at Accra, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageWest African Collection: The Crusader, June; West African girls; Cover page, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown

The Crusader, June; West African girls; Cover page, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
The Crusader, June; West African girls; Cover page, 1918-1922

Background imageWest African Collection: Laird's Patent Sectional Boat, built for Her Majesty's Consul at Fernando Po, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Laird's Patent Sectional Boat, built for Her Majesty's Consul at Fernando Po, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Laird's Patent Sectional Boat, built for Her Majesty's Consul at Fernando Po, 1850. This Boat...is the invention of Mr. Macgregor Laird

Background imageWest African Collection: John Boko Cobham, a king of Old Calabar (Southern Nigeria), 1912. Artist: Harry Johnston

John Boko Cobham, a king of Old Calabar (Southern Nigeria), 1912. Artist: Harry Johnston
John Boko Cobham, a king of Old Calabar (Southern Nigeria), 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Background imageWest African Collection: An Igbo woman wearing ankle plates, Nigeria, West Africa, 1922. Artist: Northcote Thomas

An Igbo woman wearing ankle plates, Nigeria, West Africa, 1922. Artist: Northcote Thomas
An Igbo woman wearing ankle plates, Nigeria, West Africa, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

Background imageWest African Collection: Omoba Adenrele Ademola, daughter of Alake of Abeokuta, Nigeria, calls West Africa, 1942

Omoba Adenrele Ademola, daughter of Alake of Abeokuta, Nigeria, calls West Africa, 1942
The Omoba Adenrele Ademola, daughter of the Alake of Abeokuta, Nigeria, calls West Africa, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft

Background imageWest African Collection: The Red Water Ordeal, as Practised Among the Nations of Northern Guinea. Artist: J Le Conte

The Red Water Ordeal, as Practised Among the Nations of Northern Guinea. Artist: J Le Conte
The Red Water Ordeal, as Practised Among the Nations of Northern Guinea. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II, by Reverend James Gardner

Background imageWest African Collection: Bishop Crowther, c1860-c1869. Creator: Ernest Edwards

Bishop Crowther, c1860-c1869. Creator: Ernest Edwards
Bishop Crowther, c1860-c1869. Additional title: Full length portrait of Bishop Crowther in his vestments

Background imageWest African Collection: His Excellency Stephen Allen Benson, President of Liberia, 1862. Creator: Unknown

His Excellency Stephen Allen Benson, President of Liberia, 1862. Creator: Unknown
His Excellency Stephen Allen Benson, President of Liberia, 1862....the President...is of pure African blood. He was sent from Maryland at the age of six,

Background imageWest African Collection: Kan-Gro Kenikbah, or Harpist; An Excursion in Dahomey, 1871. Creator: J. Alfred Skertchly

Kan-Gro Kenikbah, or Harpist; An Excursion in Dahomey, 1871. Creator: J. Alfred Skertchly
Kan-Gro " Kenikbah, " or Harpist; An Excursion in Dahomey, 1871. [Musician from what is now Benin in West Africa]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Background imageWest African Collection: House of the Caboceer of MBO-GE-LAH; An Excursion in Dahomey, 1871. Creator: J. Alfred Skertchly

House of the Caboceer of MBO-GE-LAH; An Excursion in Dahomey, 1871. Creator: J. Alfred Skertchly
House of the Caboceer of MBO-GE-LAH; An Excursion in Dahomey, 1871. [Village scene in what is now Benin]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Background imageWest African Collection: Mahe Labourer; An Excursion in Dahomey, 1871. Creator: J. Alfred Skertchly

Mahe Labourer; An Excursion in Dahomey, 1871. Creator: J. Alfred Skertchly
Mahe Labourer; An Excursion in Dahomey, 1871. [Man from what is now Benin in West Africa]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Background imageWest African Collection: A Mahe Woman of Ampasim; An Excursion in Dahomey, 1871. Creator: J. Alfred Skertchly

A Mahe Woman of Ampasim; An Excursion in Dahomey, 1871. Creator: J. Alfred Skertchly
A Mahe Woman of Ampasim; An Excursion in Dahomey, 1871. [Woman from what is now Benin in West Africa]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Background imageWest African Collection: Wodaabe Women. Creator: Dorte Verner

Wodaabe Women. Creator: Dorte Verner
Wodaabe Women

Background imageWest African Collection: Royal Cap (Orikogbofo), Nigeria, 20th century. Creator: Unknown

Royal Cap (Orikogbofo), Nigeria, 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Royal Cap (Orikogbofo), Nigeria, 20th century

Background imageWest African Collection: Royal Cap (Orikogbofo), Nigeria, Early / mid-20th century. Creator: Unknown

Royal Cap (Orikogbofo), Nigeria, Early / mid-20th century. Creator: Unknown
Royal Cap (Orikogbofo), Nigeria, Early/mid-20th century

Background imageWest African Collection: Mask for Egungun (Ere Egungun), Nigeria, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Mask for Egungun (Ere Egungun), Nigeria, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Mask for Egungun (Ere Egungun), Nigeria, Late 19th century

Background imageWest African Collection: Mask, Nigeria, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Mask, Nigeria, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Mask, Nigeria, Late 19th century

Background imageWest African Collection: Pair of Staffs (Edan), Nigeria, 19th century or before. Creator: Unknown

Pair of Staffs (Edan), Nigeria, 19th century or before. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Staffs (Edan), Nigeria, 19th century or before

Background imageWest African Collection: Four Bracelets, Nigeria, Probably 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Four Bracelets, Nigeria, Probably 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Four Bracelets, Nigeria, Probably 19th century

Background imageWest African Collection: Mask, Nigeria, Unknown. Creator: Unknown

Mask, Nigeria, Unknown. Creator: Unknown
Mask, Nigeria, Unknown

Background imageWest African Collection: Tapper (Iroke Ifa), Nigeria, 17th or 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Tapper (Iroke Ifa), Nigeria, 17th or 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Tapper (Iroke Ifa), Nigeria, 17th or 18th century

Background imageWest African Collection: Headdress (Jagun Jagun), Nigeria, Mid- late 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Headdress (Jagun Jagun), Nigeria, Mid- late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Headdress (Jagun Jagun), Nigeria, Mid- late 19th century

Background imageWest African Collection: Veranda Post (Opo Ogoga), Ikere, 1910-14. Creator: Unknown

Veranda Post (Opo Ogoga), Ikere, 1910-14. Creator: Unknown
Veranda Post (Opo Ogoga), Ikere, 1910-14

Background imageWest African Collection: Headdress (Ago Egungun), Nigeria, Mid-late 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Headdress (Ago Egungun), Nigeria, Mid-late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Headdress (Ago Egungun), Nigeria, Mid-late 19th century

Background imageWest African Collection: Tusk, Nigeria, 1850-1888. Creator: Unknown

Tusk, Nigeria, 1850-1888. Creator: Unknown
Tusk, Nigeria, 1850-1888

Background imageWest African Collection: Head (Uhunmwun Elao), Nigeria, 18th / early 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Head (Uhunmwun Elao), Nigeria, 18th / early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Head (Uhunmwun Elao), Nigeria, 18th/early 19th century

Background imageWest African Collection: Plaque, Nigeria, 16th / 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Plaque, Nigeria, 16th / 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Plaque, Nigeria, 16th/17th century

Background imageWest African Collection: Hippopotamus, Nigeria, 9th / mid-19th century. Creator: Unknown

Hippopotamus, Nigeria, 9th / mid-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Hippopotamus, Nigeria, 9th/mid-19th century

Background imageWest African Collection: Altar Stool, Nigeria, Mid- / late 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Altar Stool, Nigeria, Mid- / late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Altar Stool, Nigeria, Mid-/late 19th century

Background imageWest African Collection: Esu Dance Staff (Ogo Elegbara), Nigeria, Mid-late 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Esu Dance Staff (Ogo Elegbara), Nigeria, Mid-late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Esu Dance Staff (Ogo Elegbara), Nigeria, Mid-late 19th century

Background imageWest African Collection: Goldweight Depicting a Geometric Shape, Ghana, 17th / 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Goldweight Depicting a Geometric Shape, Ghana, 17th / 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Goldweight Depicting a Geometric Shape, Ghana, 17th/18th century

Background imageWest African Collection: Royal Chair (Akonkromfi), Ghana, Probably mid- / late 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Royal Chair (Akonkromfi), Ghana, Probably mid- / late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Royal Chair (Akonkromfi), Ghana, Probably mid-/late 19th century

Background imageWest African Collection: Commemorative Head, Nigeria, Probably mid-17th / mid-18th century. Creator: Unknown

Commemorative Head, Nigeria, Probably mid-17th / mid-18th century. Creator: Unknown
Commemorative Head, Nigeria, Probably mid-17th/mid-18th century

Background imageWest African Collection: Goldweight with a Geometric Design, Ghana, 18th / 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Goldweight with a Geometric Design, Ghana, 18th / 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Goldweight with a Geometric Design, Ghana, 18th/19th century

Background imageWest African Collection: Wooden drum used on the Sea Islands, South Carolina, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Wooden drum used on the Sea Islands, South Carolina, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
A wooden drum covered with stretched leather hide that has been attached to drum body with nine wooden pegs. Two carved, anthropomorphized face motifs are on opposite sides of the upper half of

Background imageWest African Collection: Manilla, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Manilla, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Manilla, a form of currency that circulated in West Africa, in a semi-circular horseshoe shape, with slight flairs at ends

Background imageWest African Collection: M. Park, (1771-1806), 1830. Creator: Unknown

M. Park, (1771-1806), 1830. Creator: Unknown
M. Park, (1771-1806), 1830. Mungo Park (1771-1806) Scottish explorer of West Africa, noted for exploration of the upper Niger River c1796, his book Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa



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