The photograph depicts Baule dignitary N'Goran Koffi with his linguist and elders. "During the colonial period the French sought to consolidate their authority over the peoples of the south-eastern region by creating district and cantonal chiefs. Though untraditional, these offices have survived, and their occupants have increasingly sought to gain status by adopting Akan-style regalia (as have the few traditional paramount chiefs in the region)." [Timothy F. Garrard, 1989: Gold of Africa, Prestel]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for National Geographic and traveled to Africa from January 19, 1972 to mid April 1972.
Local Numbers:
C 2 BLE 1 EE 72
General:
Title is provided by EEPA staff based on photographer's notes.
Exhibitions Note:
"Accent on Africa: Recent Acquisitions of African Art" held by the North Carolina Museum of Art from April through August, 2003. LL03-0048
Local Note:
N4
Frame value is 23.
Slide No. C 2 BLE 1 EE 72
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Collection Rights:
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