Historical contribution
What Alonge contributed
Alonge’s work at the Benin royal court demonstrates that photography also became a tool of African self-representation during colonial rule and political transition.
Why it mattered
Preserves detailed selected visual traces for later inspection and reproduction.
Connected topics
Where this fits in ITEM
Evidence
Sources and further reading
- Chief S. O. Alonge: Photographer to the Royal Court of Benin, Nigeria
Smithsonian National Museum of African Art