Fon of Bafut, reclining on a carved wooden bed; members of his court in the background
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Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Collection consists chiefly of photographic prints and slides documenting early 20th century Nigeria.
Dates
- 1930 - 1972
Creator
- Fiévet, Maurice, 1921-1997 (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
General
Location: Cameroon
Signed: Maurice Fiévet
Inscription not found
Possibly to be identified with the painting listed as "The Fon of Bafut" in Exhibition of oil paintings of people and scenes in Nigeria and the Cameroons by Maurice Fiévet, Imperial Institute Gallery, June 26-July 15, 1950 (number 148)
One of a series of prints of Fiévet paintings that are consistent in appearance, and which may not be by Duckworth
Item category: Painting
Creator
- Fiévet, Maurice, 1921-1997 (Photographer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies Repository
Contact:
Northwestern University Libraries
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-467-3084
africana@northwestern.edu
Northwestern University Libraries
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-467-3084
africana@northwestern.edu