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headdress, clothing/ornament, colonial administration, local authority, portrait, body art
Photographer
Armand Joseph Oscar Hutereau (°1875 - †1914)
Place of production
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Equateur
Legend
After the conquering of the colonial territory, local chiefs were incorporated in colonial rule. African rulers of 'chefferies' who accepted the authority of the Independent Congo State, were given a medal as a sign of recognition. Later on, this recognition turned out not to be a gift, as the decorated chiefs were held responsible for providing porters, labourers and food to white people. However, colonialism wasn’t one-way traffic during this period. Figureheads were often appointed in the 'chefferies' to protect the real chief.
Original legend
Chef Wangi
Inventory number
AP.0.0.12305
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