Skip to main content
Chiefs sitting on mats inside Katlo
Chiefs sitting on mats inside Katlo
Object Number 36-56-50/13186.1.4
Display Title Chiefs sitting on mats inside Katlo
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "36-56 / Barotseland. S. Africa Rhodesia / Inside "Katlo" Note chiefs on mats. Chief / of each big district sits in Katlo and it / (Katlo) is the advisory, legislative - branch / of government, supreme court, congress- / Paramount chief sits on raised mud platform. / Purchased from / Mrs. Margaret C. Hubbard."
Department Photographic
Date 1935
Artist Margaret Carson Hubbard
Culture
  • Southern African peoples
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zimbabwe / <State> / <County> / Barotseland
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 8.5725 × 12.065 cm (3 3/8 × 4 3/4 in.)
Provenance
Seller Donated by Margaret Carson Hubbard

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Inside Katlo
2004.24.26671 Inside Katlo
Barotse
Morema Mokwae (chieftainess)
36-56-50/13186.1.33 Morema Mokwae (chieftainess)
Barotseland
Men spearing fish
36-56-50/13186.1.34 Men spearing fish
Barotseland
Woman carrying grain basket
36-56-50/13186.1.1 Woman carrying grain basket
Barotseland
Village
36-56-50/13186.1.23 Village
Barotseland
Group of women with wooden bowl
36-56-50/13186.1.24 Group of women with wooden bowl
Barotseland
Likishi dancers
36-56-50/13186.1.32 Likishi dancers
Barotseland
Likishi dancer
36-56-50/13186.1.31 Likishi dancer
Barotseland
Typical home
36-56-50/13186.1.25 Typical home
Barotseland
Garden
36-56-50/13186.1.27 Garden
Barotseland
Woman holding baby with charms
36-56-50/13186.1.3 Woman holding baby with charms
Barotseland
Likishi dancers in costume
36-56-50/13186.1.2 Likishi dancers in costume
Barotseland