All the images (photographic and non-photographic) made available in this collection are the property of the Basel Mission and are managed by mission 21. mission 21 / Basel Mission claim copyright on the images in their possession and require those publishing any of the images--both individuals and organisations--to pay a user's/copyright fee. Contact the Archives of mission21 at address mentioned or at info@bmpix.org. info@bmarchives.org mission21 mission21, Missionsstrasse 21, CH-4003 Basel, Switzerland, tel. (+41 61 260 22 42), fax (+4161 260 22 68)
Description
Note: Handschriftliche Notiz: "Royal herald in full regalia. (He wears an eagle-feather headdress and a silver and gold amulet on a neck cord, and carries a sword. n. d., probably c. 1889." Note translation: Handwritten note: "Royal herald in full regalia. (He wears an eagle-feather headdress and a silver and gold amulet on a neck cord, and carries a sword. n. d., probably c. 1889." - See also mission 21 / Basel Mission archives D-1.51: Goldküste 1889 Twei, Abetifi 82, A. - Ramseyer, Aburi 07.03.1889. Refering to his pictures of the ceremony marking the annexation of Kwahu into the Gold Coast colony and of the 'featherman'. (VA, 01.2004).
Type
image
Format
b/w positive, paper print, albumen 15.5 x 10.2 cm.
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.
