IDNO

P.143832.ACH2

Description

Half-length portrait of an Agikuyu man "in war attire". The man wears a headdress with ostrich feather fringing around the face, a band of beads across the forehead, chain neck ornaments, metal arm ornaments, a cloth cloak, and is holding a spear. [JD 18/09/2022]

Place

E Africa; Kenya; Central Province

Cultural Affliation

Agikuyu [historically Gikuyu; Kikuyu; Akikuiu]

Named Person

Photographer

None

Collector / Expedition

Missioni Torinesi della consolata in Africa Italian Missions (British East Africa)

Date

circa 1900 - 1920

Collection Name

Unmounted Haddon Collection

Source

Format

Postcard Black & White

Primary Documentation

Other Information

P.143823.ACH2 - P.143889.ACH2 were found unaccessioned in Drawer A.30, and are probably prints collected as part of the preparation of the Haddon Mounted Collection. The paper wrapping, which has no inscriptions, has been numbered as C870/.