Amapetu, Oba of Mahin: man wearing crown, elaborate robe and eyeglasses seated in a doorway; two boys hold ceremonial swords; a person kneels before him
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Scope and Contents
Collection consists chiefly of photographic prints and slides documenting early 20th century Nigeria.
Dates
- 1930 - 1972
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
"The Amapety of Ma[hin]" is written on the wall glimpsed through the doorway
Originally contained in an envelope (4N:25:t/DW_02277) with the caption "Mahin. Mahin chief"
Item categories: People; Regalia
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