View of Central Market and Kejeta Lorry Station, Kumasi, Ghana

Object Details

Local Numbers: EENG-V-16, 4A.
General: Title source: Index card based on photographer's notes.
Local Note: Typed index card reads, "S 2 Gha. Ghana. Kumasi. General view. 7/1970. EE. neg.no. V-16, 4A." The card was written in 1977-79 by Archives staff using source provided by photographer.

Topic: Transportation; Marketplaces; Mod. architecture/cityscape -- Photographs

See more items in: Eliot Elisofon Field collection; Eliot Elisofon Field collection / Ghana

Archival Repository: Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

Type: Archival materials; Negatives (photographic); Black-and-white negatives; Negatives

Collection Citation: Eliot Elisofon Field Collection, EEPA 1973-001, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Collection Rights: Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Scope and Contents: "Central market is the largest market and is located at the centre of the city. Goods sold there include local and foreign luxury goods, local food items and imported goods. The market is also the centre of second-hand clothing in Ghana. Its nearness to Kejeta, the central lorry park, makes it easily accessible from all part of the city as well as the country." During his trip to Ghana, Elisofon visited Cape coast, Accra, Besease, the Kumasi area, and Elmina. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon traveled to Africa from March 17, 1970 to July 17, 1970.

Collection Restrictions: Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.