Photographic print

Item — Box: 3P, Folder: 4

Identifier: DW_11507

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Collection consists chiefly of photographic prints and slides documenting early 20th century Nigeria.

Dates

1930 - 1972

Creator

From the File: Duckworth, E. H., 1894-1972 (Photographer, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

To inquire about access to this collection, please contact the Herskovits Library at africana@northwestern.edu.

Extent

From the Collection: 96 Boxes

From the Collection: 4 trunks

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

135 x 171

General

Inscribed: STP:PH1; typed label with text: "A very useful type of basket known as Akpan Oforoko made by Ibo women for carrying market head loads. They measure 21" x 11 1/2" and are much appreciated by Europeans for needlework baskets and office papers since they are light and capacious. Almost every basket shows individual design in the pattern woven in the sides. An account of the making of Akpan oforoko was printed in "Nigeria" no. 13"