Published by
Unidentified
Subject of
Eyamba V, Nigerian
Interview of
Goldie, Hugh
Date
1842-1845
Medium
ink on wove paper
Dimensions
H x W (long clipping): 6 3/8 × 2 1/16 in. (16.2 × 5.3 cm)
H x W (map clipping): 4 × 4 1/8 in. (10.2 × 10.4 cm)
H x W (Image): 2 15/16 × 3 1/8 in. (7.5 × 7.9 cm)
Description
Two article clippings with an engraved color image. The article (a) describes, from the Western European perspective of Presbyterian missionary, Hugh Goldie, the funeral ceremonies, termed "Devil-making," for the late King Eyamba. One clipping (b) depicts a contextual map of Old Calabar; there is columned writing on its reverse side. An engraved drawing (c) of Efik Africans depicts two seated women, one wearing a white robe, the other in a blue robe with a baby on her back, flanking two men. The man on the left carries a bow and arrows, the man on the right wears a head-wrap and yellow sash-tied robe. He holds a spear in his proper left hand. A tall green-leaf palm tree is drawn behind the men.
Transcription Center Status
Transcription Available
Place depicted
Old Calabar, Nigeria, West Africa, Africa
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Books and Published Materials
Type
clippings
publications
Topic
Africa
Folklife
Funeral customs and rites
Men
Religion
Slavery
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2018.46.8.5abc
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d434a0fa-6766-4ec0-8969-f4d0d793ce97

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