Wagogo warriors on their way to attend a trial for witchcraft, 1909-10, 1909 - 1910
Scope and Contents
164 x 120 mm. Duplicate of print 286. An accompanying note reads ‘Wagogo Warriors - such as would execute a witch at a witchcraft trial. These have beautifully made assegais (spears), shields made from either rhinocerous [sic], elephant or bull-hide, feathers of ostrich or eagle, jingling bells at ankles and knees.' Photo by T.B.R. Westgate about 1907 in Ugogo.
Dates
- Creation: 1909 - 1910
Creator
- From the Fonds: Westgate, Thomas Buchanan Reginald, fl1899 - 1936 (missionary) (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
General
MJC.
Finding aid date
2009-09-10 10:37:44+00:00
Geographic
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