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Format information questionable. Note: Chief of Obomeng. (TG, 1988). - Als Nr. 41 publiziert im Album 'Achtzig Ansichten von der Goldküste (Westafrika) nach Originalaufnahmen des Missionars Fritz Ramseyer', Neuenburg 1895. (RI). - Bildlegende im Album: "Abankwa in einer Gerichtsverhandlung. - Bei wichtigen Angelegenheiten finden die Gerichtsverhandlungen zuweilen auf der Strasse statt. Der Häuptling, umgeben von seinen Sprechern und Trabanten, sitzt in der Mitte unter seinem Staatsschirm. - Wenn auf unsern Reisen in einem Dorfe eine solche Versammlung stattfindet und die Leute nicht zu sehr aufgeregt sind, bitten wir sie, ihre Verhandlung für eine Weile abzubrechen, was sie gewöhnlich bereitwilligst thun - wenigstens in Okwahu - und wir benützen diese schöne Gelegenheit um ihnen die gute Botschaft zu verkündigen." Note translation: Chief of Obomeng. (TG, 1988). - Same occasion photographed without missionary: D-30.15.020. - Published as photo no 41 in the album 'Achtzig Ansichten von der Goldküste (Westafrika) nach Originalaufnahmen des Missionars Fritz Ramseyer', Neuchâtel 1895. (RI). - Caption in the album: "Abankwa hearing a court case. Important cases are sometimes heard on the street. The chief, surrounded by his speakers and entourage, sits in the middle under his state umbrella. If we come across a gathering of this kind when we are on trek, and if the people are not too worked up, we ask them to interrupt their proceedings for a while, which they usually do very willingly, at least in Okwawu. And we use this fine opportunity to preach the good news of the gospel." - NB The French version of this album ('Quatre-vingt vues de la Cote d'Or d'Afrique') does not mention anything about a court case and simply entitles the picture "Chief Abankwa surrounded by his people". (PJ).
Type
image
Format
b/w positive, paper print, collodion 12.0 x 16.4 cm.
Ramseyer, Friedrich August Louis (Mr) Abankwa (chief) Audience Chief m Firearm Insignia of rank Missionary m Preaching scene Textile pattern Thatched roof Top hat Umbrella
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