Darkest africa

Buffalo(N.Y.)--Exhibitions

Pan-American Exposition (1901:Buffalo)

Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Photographs

This picture is of the Africans who were part of the "Darkest Africa" exhibit which was a recreation of an African village. There is an unidentified Caucasian male in the middle of the photograph.

A group of people posed outdoors in front of wooden structures with elevated platforms and railings. The central figure is seated in a chair, surrounded by others standing and sitting, some holding spears or tools. Several large tusks and objects are arranged on the ground in the foreground.

Arnold, Charles Dudley

The Pan-American Exposition Illustrated by C. D. Arnold. Buffalo, N. Y.: C. D. Arnold, 1901.
Courtesy of Kerry S. Grant.

7/1/1901

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Ethnic stereotypes, Memorial photographs

LIB-005_0146

Buffalo (N.Y.)

Illuminations: Revisiting the Buffalo Pan-American Exposition of 1901