Photographic Print

Black and white photographic print showing a native palaver. Palaver is a Krio term for any kind of dispute, discussion or court case. The photograph was taken in Shenge and shows Neil Caulker and his sister leading the trail. The Caulkers were the ruling family in the Kagboro chiefdom; Shenge was the principal town in Kagboro and well as the first site or the United Brethren of Christ Mission. The photo was taken in 1889. This photo is part of a collection from an album put together by William Vivian in 1889; Vivian was a Missionary with the United Methodist Free Churches, and is likely to have taken the photographs himself. This is an albumen print.

Further Information

  • Type: Photographs
  • Object: Photographic Print
  • Materials: Paper
  • Culture Group: Sherbro, Mende
  • Dimensions: 106mm [L] x 155mm [W]
  • Production Date: 1888-1889
  • Associated Places: Shenge
  • Associated People: William McArthur; William Vivian (Photographer)
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.A69.30

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