The National Museum of African Art: S. O. Alonge's Photographic Legacy

An amazing exhibition at the National Museum of African Art.

Chief S.O. Alonge: Photographer to the Royal Court of Benin, Nigeria is a major exhibition showcasing the photographs of Chief Solomon Osagie Alonge (1911–1994), one of Nigeria’s premiere photographers and the first official photographer to the royal court of Benin. Alonge’s historic photographs document the rituals, pageantry, and regalia of the court for more than half a century and provide rare insight into the early history and practice of studio photography in West Africa. - from the Museum website.

The photographs are interspersed with amazing works from the museum's collection.