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Three standing men (one holding a bowl on his head) wearing turbans and robes, with a standing bag (of ground nuts?); other bags lie on the ground

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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

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

One bag at the left is labeled "FAOJ" (the "J" reversed) and the bag in the center is labeled "FA" and "J" (not all is visible; again, "J" is reversed); meaning not known. One bag labeled "Produce of Nigeria"

The irregular shape held at chest level by the first man is not recognized

Originally contained in an envelope (7N:58:t/DW_03168) with the caption "Ground nuts in Northern Nigeria. Examined. Best negs in second envelope"

Item categories: Agriculture and gardening; People

Library Details

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

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