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
Annotation translation: "Bantana." - "No 13 in 69: 'Coumassé 8th Feb. 1896'." Annotation: "Bantana." - "Nr. 13 in 69: 'Coumassé 8 février 1896'." Note: Veröffentlicht (Perregaux 1906:137). - Cf. Bild D-30.18.050. (PST). Note translation: Published (Perregaux 1906: 137). - For same occasion Cf. D-30.18.050. (PST) - "The Bantama mausoleum was destroyed by the British on 20 January 1896 thus, the photographs show its wilful destruction by British forces. In the photographs, charring, from explosives, is evident on the bas-reliefs, and on the surrounding trees." (McCaskie 1975).
Type
image
Format
b/w positive, paper print, collodion 11.6 x 16.0 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.