Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

Evan Schneider photographs, EEPA 2019-003

Summary

Collection ID:
EEPA.2019-003
Dates:
1954-1955
Languages:
English
.
Physical Description:
31 Photographic prints
(1 box)
black & white
19 x 31.5 cm.
Repository:
Container:
1
A bound notebook of prints picturing a model of the royal palace at Babanki Tungo, West Cameroon. The accompanying caption on the inside of the first image reads, "The model represented in this photographic album is the royal palace at Babanki Tungo, West Cameroon. It was carved by Robert Toh, the royal craver, during 1954-55. The brass figurines were sculpted by Umaru Njasi, a brass-caster from Bamum. The photographs are by Evan G. Schneider and were taken in Southeastern Ohio. Mr. Schneider is also responsible for the printing. Gilbert D. Schneider Athens, Ohio - - 1968." The palace and figurines were also donated in 1979 to the Museum of African Art, now the National Museum of African Art (accession no. 79-1-1).

Administration

Custodial History note
Donated by Gilbert Schneider, 1979. Copyright obtained from Evan Schneider in 2018.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access note
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Conditions Governing Use note
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Preferred Citation
Evan Schneider Photographs, EEPA 2019-003, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
National Museum of African Art
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