Village, West Africa

PR/701/3/46

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Silver gelatin print by unknown photographer, ca. 1912-1914. Image shows a village in Western Africa, possibly Nigeria or Kamerun (Republic of Cameroon). Three buildings with thatched roofs surrounded by rough wooden fence. Four villagers walk barefoot along dirt path. From the collection of William John Roberts, Liverpool-born merchant for The Lagos Stores, Ltd. Based in Nigeria, 1912-1914.