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View of an exhibition at the Exhibition Centre, Lagos, including a wood carving labeled "Head-dress called 'Ogbom'", costume labeled "Dance costume from Nsukka", decorated calabash bowls, masks and fabric, 1946-12 - 1947-01

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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

Dates

  • 1946-12 - 1947-01

Creator

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

Related Materials

  • 9N:20:b
  • E3:30 shows the dance costume, as worn with a mask
  • General

    Location: Nigeria

    Originally contained in an envelope (9N:17:t/DW_03598) with the caption "Antiquities exhibition"

    Item categories: Exhibitions and fairs; Woodwork; Music and dance; Clothing and fabric; Masks and masquerade

    Library Details

    Part of the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies Repository

    Contact:
    Main Library, 5th Floor, East Tower
    1970 Campus Drive
    Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
    847-467-3084