Nigeria, Marking on reverse: 'Badagry 1927'An unidentified chief, perhaps the Akran of Badagry, is seated wearing elaborate embroidered robes with a high-sided and tasselled cap. He holds a staff of office and is surrounded by children sitting on the ground, one of whom holds a fan edged with feathers, 1927. 2000/098/2/97.

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African leader [King?] surrounded by his retainers and family

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Photo credit: © Bristol Archives/UIG / Alamy / Afripics
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