Wanga musician, 1933 - 1950
Scope and Contents
160 x 210 mm. Showing a man smoking a pipe with a musical instrument on his lap. The caption continues: 'The Wanga inhabit an area in the north west of Nyanza Province in Kenya. They are great smokers of clay pipes with metal stems. There is an air of contentment in the expression of this peasant as he plays his simple stringed musical instrument.'
Dates
- Creation: 1933 - 1950
Creator
- From the Fonds: Wilson, Fergus Brunswick, 1908 - 1999 (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair condition.
Existence and Location of Copies
Y304Q/2/18A.
General
WS.
Finding aid date
2006-04-19 15:31:35+00:00
Repository Details
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