Resident court at Kgama's Kgotla, Serowe, Bech'd Protc, 1910 - 1911
Scope and Contents
86 x 86 mm. Showing a large group of Africans seated in the open square at Serowe for a 'Kgotla', or formal meeting of the village called by the headman. The figure addressing the meeting this meeting is probably Khama or (Kgama) III (circa 1830/7-1923), Chief of the Ngwato (Bamangwato from 1875 until his death. The figure is too far away to be identified with certainty.
Dates
- Creation: 1910 - 1911
Creator
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition, apart from slight overall fading.
General
PJ.
Originator(s)
Moseley, G B, fl 1910, Sub-Inspector of Police
Finding aid date
2002-10-25 09:45:08+00:00
Repository Details
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