Portrait of Rillo, dobashi
B&W photographic print. '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 fo...
| Date(s) of creation: |
April 1919 |
|---|---|
| Level: |
Item |
| Format: | Archive |
| Main author: | Barnes. |
| URL: |
http://digital.soas.ac.uk/LOAA004677 |
| URL Description: |
Digital version available online at SOAS Digital Collections |
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