Recently built sitting structure, with Ikoro gong and mural painting depicting an elder of the Oni Ekara grade, Ndibe Village, Afikpo Village-Group, Nigeria

Object Details

Local Numbers: 101/1988
General: Title source: Dr. Simon Ottenberg, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.

Topic: Mural painting and decoration; Works of art in situ; Musical instruments

See more items in: Simon Ottenberg photographs of Limba and Afikpo Peoples; Simon Ottenberg photographs of Limba and Afikpo Peoples / Series 2: Afikpo Peoples, Guinea and Nigeria / Ndibe Beach and Village, Nigeria

Archival Repository: Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

Collection Rights: Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws. Photographs by Pa Huff, Hamaidu Mansaray, and Labelle Prussin are restricted. In these cases, the photographer's permission is required for access and publication of images.

Scope and Contents: This photograph was taken by Dr. Simon Ottenberg while conducting field research at Afikpo village-group, southeastern Nigeria, from January 30, 1988 to February 5, 1988.; Original caption reads, "Ikoro gong in the open in Ndibe Village. The painting is of a very senior elder (Oni Ekara) in the background. The picture is of a structure for sitting as well, with cement benches on three sides. 'Built by Ndu Agu Age Grade, Ndibe, Afikpo 23/8/84.'." [Ottenberg field research notes, January 1988-February 1988].

Collection Restrictions: Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Other Archival Materials: Simon Ottenberg Papers are located at the National Anthropological Archives, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution.