Seated man wearing a cap and elaborate robe, with ceremonial swords and standards, 1948
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Scope and Contents
Collection consists chiefly of photographic prints and slides documenting early 20th century Nigeria.
Dates
- 1948
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: Nigeria
Signed: Maurice Fiévet
Inscription (perhaps only partly visible): Degida. Akuri
Possibly to be identified with the painting listed as "Deji of Akure" 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 2)
One of a series of prints of Fiévet paintings that are consistent in appearance, and which may not be by Duckworth
Item category: Painting
Library Details
Part of the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies Repository
Main Library, 5th Floor, East Tower
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-467-3084
africana@northwestern.edu