$175 USDPhotograph, African tribesmen, c. 1900
Vintage Collectibles:Vintage Paper:Ephemera:Photograph:Africa
Period handwritten text on reverse: “These men had charge of my caravan being paid extra to assume the responsibility of counting the herd at night, guarding against runaways - and buying food on the road - but I could not trust one of them. They are thieves by birth and only by sharp supervision were they prevented from aiding and abetting with --- ---- in plunder - yet they are a necessary evil to the traveler.” Very good overall condition. Sharp lines and good contrast in the photograph.