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The orchestra (drums and sort of xylophones) accompanying dancers, De Beers Compound, 1910 - 1911

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30546A/83

Scope and Contents

73 x 51 mm. Showing a group of musicians with a ring of spectators in the background. These are presumably Chopi tribesmen from Portuguese East Africa come to South Africa to work in the mines.

Dates

  • Creation: 1910 - 1911

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

Related Materials

For other images relating to the Chopi musicians refer to Y30468S/26-Y30468S/28.

Bibliography

For an analysis of the work and dances of these famous musicians see High, Tracey (1970). Chopi musicians, their music, poetry and instruments, O.U.P.

General

PJ. The location is not clearly identified it would appear to be South Africa.

Originator(s)

Batchelor

Finding aid date

2002-10-29 09:46:14+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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