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Image Not Available for Sir Bourdillon, Governor of Nigeria, welcomes the Sultan of Bornu, who is paying him a ceremonial visit. According to native ceremony, the Sultan leaves his shoes at the entrance.
Sir Bourdillon, Governor of Nigeria, welcomes the Sultan of Bornu, who is paying him a ceremonial visit. According to native ceremony, the Sultan leaves his shoes at the entrance.
Image Not Available for Sir Bourdillon, Governor of Nigeria, welcomes the Sultan of Bornu, who is paying him a ceremonial visit. According to native ceremony, the Sultan leaves his shoes at the entrance.

Sir Bourdillon, Governor of Nigeria, welcomes the Sultan of Bornu, who is paying him a ceremonial visit. According to native ceremony, the Sultan leaves his shoes at the entrance.

Creator Emil Otto Hoppé (British, 1878 - 1972)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 15.9 x 19.4 cm (6 1/4 x 7 5/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/5708
LocationNot currently on display

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