This photograph was taken by Dr. Simon Ottenberg while conducting field research at Afikpo village-group, southeastern Nigeria, from September 1959 to December 1960.
Original title reads, "Vistas of Number Two Village, which sprung up as shops and living quarters between Ukpa Village and the Government Station along the road to service government workers. Looking north from Mr. Idume's store." [Ottenberg field research notes, September 1959-December 1960, Part I].
Local Numbers:
411/1959-1960
EEPA 2000-070624
General:
Title source: Dr. Simon Ottenberg, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
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