IDNO

P.98436.VH

Description

A profile portrait of a Bopoto man with extensive facial cicatrisation, as well as markings on the upper arms, and wearing neck and ear ornaments. The man is seated in a chair, and two lines of spectators watch on from both sides. A thatched house is in the background. [JD 30/6/2009]

Place

C Africa; Democratic Republic of Congo; northern Congo; Upoto [Bopoto]

Cultural Affliation

Named Person

Photographer

?Smith, Kenred (Rev.)

Collector / Expedition

Date

circa 1895 - 1914

Collection Name

Source

Format

Print Black & White

Primary Documentation

Other Information

P.98436. was found loose in Bay D, Shelf 5, Box 11.

Place: This photograph appears to be part of a series relating to the BMS missions in Upoto (Bopoto) and Monsembi (Munsembi, Monsembe, Bonsembe) . See P.57228-57251.RDG. These locations have been added to the place fields. [JD 14/6/2007]

Photographer: This photograph appears to be part of the series of prints annotated as being “K. Smith’s Congo phot.” See P.57233.RDG. The record has been amended accordingly. [JD 14/6/2007]

Biographical Information: See Biographies file for information on Reverend Kenred Smith. [JD 14/6/2007]