Library - Selected African Holdings

Library - Selected African Holdings

University of California, San Diego

Selected items with African Origination


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UCSD: University of California, San Diego · 1983

Chief's relatives were keeping implements until the appointment of a successor to the former Kaputa, but they were also involved in a succession dispute. Spear and hoe each signify a …


UCSD: University of California, San Diego · 1983

One of a series of photos taken of this wedding in 1983. Photo taken from near researcher's home. 6842-09 Wedding in Kaputa 1983 + Wm Musmda


UCSD: University of California, San Diego · 1983

Strictly speaking, Zambia in 1983 was a one-party state, with President Kenneth Kaunda standing for election unopposed. The shirt was cut and tailored from a citenge (decorated two-meters long cloth), …


UCSD: University of California, San Diego · 1983

Mr. Chola was a very active member of the Kaputa village community, serving on several local and government committees and boards, as well as making his living farming and making …


UCSD: University of California, San Diego · 1983

As in other photos, a gathering at Chief Kaputa's meeting space features his advisor, Mr. Chuulu, going over the meaning of many of the emblems of the chiefship. 6842-03 Nsama …


UCSD: University of California, San Diego · 1983

A relatively well-off home, as suggested by metal framed chair in photo, with several children both resting and playing on a traditional bamboo mat. 6842-05 October: Mukupa Katandula / Kanakakonge, …


UCSD: University of California, San Diego · 1983

Mr. Kampalala was one of a small group of local elders who performed a number of stories before a large audience at Mukupa Katandula. His stories tended to be humorous …


UCSD: University of California, San Diego · 1983

Photo was taken from the eastern shore of Lake Mweru Wantiipa, near Bulaya Camp and the pontoon/ferry landing that conveyed vehicles across a short expanse of the lake to the …


UCSD: University of California, San Diego · 1983

Have lost notes on who this family is, but clearly they've dressed in good clothes for the photo. Photo taken outside their home. 6842-02 September 1983 Nsama / some performers …


UCSD: University of California, San Diego · 1983

Just across border from Zambia, in the town of Chirundu, staying over at a motel on the way to Harare. It is worth noting that in 1983, Zimbabwe was economically …