Buxton's Mandari minder
111 x 106 mm | Print gelatin silver
Date of Print:
Unknown
Same Image As:
1998.97.188
Accession Number:
2005.51.492
Description:
A close-up portrait of Jean Buxton's Mandari sergeant, Makelele Nyayo, who was charged with looking after her personal safety, sitting on the steps of a brick building.
It is possible that this photograph was taken by Lienhardt during his visit to his student Jean Buxton's fieldwork area among the Mandari in 1950.
Photographer:
Godfrey Lienhardt?
Date of Photo:
1950?
Region:
[Southern Sudan] Bahr el Jebel ?Tali
Group:
Mandari
NamedPerson:
Makelele Nyayo
PRM Source:
Estate of Ronald Godfrey Lienhardt, via Ahmed al-Shahi (literary executor)
Acquired:
Donated 2005
Other Owners:
Godfrey Lienhardt Collection
Class:
Colonial , Military , Shelter
Keyword:
Uniform , Building Official
Primary Documentation:
Inscription - '
Godfrey
21 prints
18
19
Black & White
DINKA' (on envelope containing prints) [AN 11/04/2006]
Recorder:
Alex Nadin 11/04/2006 [Southern Sudan Project]
