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

One of many photos taken at this session, wherein Chief Kaputa's advisor/historian explains numerous elements of the chiefship. 6842-04 October: Kaputa - / Mukupakatandula Storyteller, / Chishele Chuulu / Sunsets …


UCSD: University of California, San Diego · 1983

People were sitting in and around a thatched gazebo called an "nsaka", where they often gathered to meet and escape the heat of the day and also to perform stories …


UCSD: University of California, San Diego · 1983

During the afternoon this photo was taken, there was a video recording session of members of the royal lineage providing historical information. Photo session took place during time when one …


UCSD: University of California, San Diego · 1983

Mr. Chuulu spoke for nearly an hour, concerning history and practices of the Kaputa chiefship. 6842-04 October: Kaputa - / Mukupakatandula Storyteller, / Chishele Chuulu / Sunsets Kaputa 1983


UCSD: University of California, San Diego · 1983

As the nation's capital, Lusaka is a transportation hub. This station is next to an open air market, where vendors can sell to travelers leaving, arriving or in transit. 6842-11 …


UCSD: University of California, San Diego · 1983

Random photo of neighbors chatting. Houses are set quite near the Choma River, on the side that is across the river from the main part of the village. 6842-09 Wedding …


UCSD: University of California, San Diego · 1983

There are several processions tied to this last stage of the wedding. Some with family of the bride, others are family of the groom, and others with friends and neighbors. …



UCSD: University of California, San Diego · 1983

The festivities on the last day of the wedding took place at a neighbor's home, with dozens of attendees. 6842-09 Wedding in Kaputa 1983 + Wm Musonda


UCSD: University of California, San Diego · 1983

Last day of wedding festivities, as participants/guests walk to home of a family member of the groom, for final rites and celebration. Shops in background and main road into Kaputa …