Photographic Print

Photographic print showing two men with portable xylophones, or Balangi, strapped around their necks. They are seen within an area enclosed by a low fence. The Brighton Museum and Art Gallery has the same photograph, signed: T.J. Alldridge F.R.C.S., with the caption: Belanjeh Players. The Balanji is one of the principal instruments of the Mandingo, Mahommedan, people. West Africa. This image appears to be a newspaper cutting.

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Further Information

  • Type: Photographs
  • Object: Photographic Print
  • Materials: Paper
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 122mm [L] x 165mm [W]
  • Production Date: 1880-1950
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Thomas Joshua Alldridge (Photographer)
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.B29.12

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