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At the village of Mochudi in the Bakgatla Reserve, 1960-07

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30549B/21

Scope and Contents

204 x 156 mm. Showing a procession of women, led by a chanting man. The caption on the reverse reads 'The procession is announcing a wedding to the 'Kgotla', or general meeting, of the Tribe. A 'Kgotla' is arranged whenever the Chief wants to talk to adult males and (on occasion) to women and children. The Bakgatla tribe is widespread, mostly in the Transvaal'. A more lengthy caption summarises the physical and human geography of the Bechuanaland Protectorate.

Dates

  • Creation: 1960-07

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

Former / Other Reference

D.104678

Existence and Location of Copies

CN 317.

General

SG.

Finding aid date

2003-10-07 15:36:35+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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