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A photograph of the son of Ararawe, Kikovio and his nephew, Danvya.

A photograph of an indigenous person placing an arrow onto a bow, making a prayer.

A photograph of Governor Mazoratti, Rickman, and Chief Ararawe looking on at the dancers.

Shows the everyday dress of these Meru indigenous people [side view]. They are fine boys, dressed just as they go about. Each dressed with beads on arms, brass and copper rings on neck and ears - monkey skins and brass around the ankles. [Shantz…

A photograph of indigenous people at the market. There is a line of indigenous women standing up against the fence, looking to sell. Behind them are several piles of cassava and two young indigenous boys standing and facing the camera.

A photograph of a large group of indigenous people standing at side of the train. [Shantz travel journal, Jan. 11, 1920]

A photograph of a group of indigenous people standing outside of the train. There are also cattle grazing on the grass.

A photograph of indigenous people crossing a stream, which is typical scene in this part of Africa. They never or at least seldom use bridges to cross water. While crossing the water, they usually wash, drink and fill water jars.

A photograph of indigenous people crossing a stream, which is typical scene in this part of Africa. The banks are full of tall grasses.

A photograph of dancing by Chief Binga's sons with other indigenous people surrounding around them.

Shows men dancing with women looking on at the right. Women carry heavy loads on their backs with a strap over the forehead. As a consequence (?) they are small - hunched, pigeon toed and knock-kneed - but very strong. [Shantz travel journal, May…

A photograph of indigenous people dancing with spears, shields, and head dress.

Indigenous people dancing. At Shimbu the Meru danced for movies. The most interesting feature of the dance is the high jump - with feet dragged behind or even a slight kick back. The long spear, the head dress and practical absence of clothing…

A photograph of indigenous people driving cattle with sheds in the back.

Natives hoeing - land passed over in this way is in excellent condition. In back acacia brush, Andropogon grassland. Palm Borassus and behind this the tree - oil palm savanna to base of grass covered mountains. [Shantz travel journal, Mar. 14,…

Close up showing hoes of all sorts, two types used [diagram] - also type of clothing, goat skin over one shoulder most typical. Bark cloth also popular. [Shantz travel journal, Mar. 14, 1920]

A photograph of indigenous people rowing on a large canoe on the Lualaba river with oil palms and kigelia growing on the river bank.

A photograph of indigenous people making a table top with palm midribs and fiber.

A photograph of H.C. Raven photographing fish on the river bank while surrounded by some indigenous people.

A photograph of indigenous people traveling on open flat cars. There are also a few people standing next to the open flat cars.