Fon Chinda in Banso Market, 1939-09-06
Scope and Contents
62 x 40 mm. A Chinda of the Fon parading through the market carrying 'Kekeng' (a certain tree with long leaves on the receipt of which the reciprocant must go immediately to the Fon) which means all must attend a given spot to hear News the Fon wishes to tell. This is how news regarding all matters is passed to the people. On this occasion it was to hear that war existed between Britain and Germany.
Dates
- Creation: 1939-09-06
Creator
- From the Fonds: Dalrymple, Thomas Hardie, b. 1900 (physician) (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2011-02-16 11:19:15+00:00
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