Display case of metal objects at the Exhibition Centre, Lagos, labeled "The Igbo bronzes. These were found buried near Awka. (Gift of J.O. Field Esq.)", 1946-12 - 1947-01
File
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No requestable containers
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
- 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
General
Location: Nigeria
Related to the article "Nigeria's first exhibition of antiquities" by K.C. Murray (Nigeria 26:401-407)
Originally contained in an envelope (9N:17:t/DW_03598) with the caption "Antiquities exhibition"
Item categories: Exhibitions and fairs; Metalwork
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
africana@northwestern.edu
Main Library, 5th Floor, East Tower
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-467-3084
africana@northwestern.edu