Domestic assemblage and sleeping area
A photograph depicting a collection of functional items and a sleeping area in an outdoor or semi-sheltered environment. The foreground contains various vessels, including a large spherical container and a rounded pot, along with a brimmed hat, dark footwear, and a rectangular chest. The midground features an elevated sleeping surface with light-colored sheets and pillows. A large thatched roof made of fibrous materials dominates the background.
Community Notes
Onyeka Nwokike
Aug 26, 2026
Asaba, the location of this photograph, served as the initial headquarters for the Royal Niger Company. The company received its charter of incorporation in 1886, which authorized it to administer the Niger delta and the regions along the banks of the Niger and Benue rivers.
Onyeka Nwokike
Aug 26, 2026
The image is part of a series of lantern slides and negatives. Documentation from the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology indicates that this photograph may have been donated to the museum by Rev. Charles Henry Robinson.
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