IDNO

P.171579.GIJ

Description

A documentation photograph of the head of an ekwe drum. The head has a roughly craved crest, incised features, and prognathic mouth and jaw. [PB 01/11/2024]

Place

W Africa; Nigeria; South Eastern Nigeria; Imo State; Owerri; Emeke Obibi

Cultural Affliation

Igbo [historically Ibo]; Oratta

Named Person

Photographer

Murray, Kenneth. C.

Collector / Expedition

Jones, Gwilliam Iwan (known as G.I.)

Date

circa 1930 - 1939

Collection Name

Jones Collection

Source

Format

Print Black & White Mounted

Primary Documentation

Other Information

P.171523.GIJ - P.171669.GIJ were located in a series of loose folders now numbered C769/.

P.171625.GIJ - P.171669.GIJ were located in a brown folder, now numbered C769/5.

P.171579.GIJ is mounted on card.