Portrait of Rillo, dobashi (Image number N.001, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection)
Rillo, a dobashi (interpreter). A note on the back says "taken by Barnes". A dobashi, or interpreter, not only performed that important task, but was a vital liaison between the British officer and the tribal people whom he was administering. Dobashis were hand picked for the job and, give...
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Portrait of Rillo, dobashi (Image number N.001, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection) [electronic resource]. |
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| Format: | Photo |
| Language: | English |
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1919.
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SOAS Digital Library.
ASC. REGIONS. RSA. JPMILLS. ILOAA. |
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