Palaver Collection

British Empire Marketing Board poster - Takoradi Harbour
Native Chiefs in Palaver, Takoradi Harbour in Ghana, West Africa. Native chiefs meeting a British official or governor of the area during a period when large parts of Africa still formed part of

History of Africa. Congo. 19th century. A palaver (speech). Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

The West Coast of Africa, a Raid on James Town in Search of Fresh Food (engraving)
1062209 The West Coast of Africa, a Raid on James Town in Search of Fresh Food (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The West Coast of Africa)

The Palaver between Lewanika and Mr F E Lochner (engraving)
1036455 The Palaver between Lewanika and Mr F E Lochner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palaver between Lewanika and Mr F E Lochner)

The Submission of King Prempeh, General View of the Parade Ground at Kumassi during the Palaver (engraving)
1042306 The Submission of King Prempeh, General View of the Parade Ground at Kumassi during the Palaver (engraving) by Dadd

A Palaver in Ashantee, Interview between King Quaco Duah, of Coomassie, and the British Commissioner (engraving)
1045129 A Palaver in Ashantee, Interview between King Quaco Duah, of Coomassie, and the British Commissioner (engraving) by Symons

From Cape Coast to Kumassi (b / w photo)
1599778 From Cape Coast to Kumassi (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Cape Coast to Kumassi)

A Palaver (engraving)
3626015 A Palaver (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Palaver. Illustration for Chatterbox (1867). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

With the British Expedition from Accra to the Gold Coast Hinterland (litho)
1615361 With the British Expedition from Accra to the Gold Coast Hinterland (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

The British in West Africa, a Palaver with the King of Abeokuta (litho)
1042685 The British in West Africa, a Palaver with the King of Abeokuta (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British in West Africa)

The Palaver at Kinshasha, Meeting with the Stanley after Return Voyage (engraving)
1044566 The Palaver at Kinshasha, Meeting with the Stanley after Return Voyage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palaver at Kinshasha)

Palaver of Ashanti Chiefs (engraving)
967301 Palaver of Ashanti Chiefs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palaver of Ashanti Chiefs)

The Threatened Ashantee War, Palaver with Native Ambassadors at Elmina Castle, 6 March 1881
1037687 The Threatened Ashantee War, Palaver with Native Ambassadors at Elmina Castle, 6 March 1881, drinking the Queens Health (engraving) by English School

The Ashanti Expedition, Scenes on the Gold Coast (b / w photo)
1100511 The Ashanti Expedition, Scenes on the Gold Coast (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashanti Expedition, Scenes on the Gold Coast)

The British Expedition from Accra to the Gold Coast Hinterland, Palaver with Amrahia (litho)
1615394 The British Expedition from Accra to the Gold Coast Hinterland, Palaver with Amrahia (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Palaver between Ashanti Envoys and Governor Maxwell in the Billiard-Room at Cape Coast Castle (litho)
1604994 Palaver between Ashanti Envoys and Governor Maxwell in the Billiard-Room at Cape Coast Castle (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Incidents of the Deposition of Ja-Ja, King of Opobo, West Coast of Africa (engraving)
1046376 Incidents of the Deposition of Ja-Ja, King of Opobo, West Coast of Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incidents of the Deposition of Ja-Ja)

Sketches on the Gambia (engraving)
1625402 Sketches on the Gambia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on the Gambia. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 February 1851)

The English Administrator settling a Dispute between Two Native Chiefs on the Gambia River, West Africa (engraving)
1050467 The English Administrator settling a Dispute between Two Native Chiefs on the Gambia River, West Africa (engraving) by Fripp

On the West Coast of Africa, Sketches on Board HMS "Magpie"(engraving)
1056108 On the West Coast of Africa, Sketches on Board HMS " Magpie" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the West Coast of Africa)

French and English in West Africa, sketches by an English Officer (engraving)
1064219 French and English in West Africa, sketches by an English Officer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French and English in West Africa)

West Coast of Africa, Palaver of Chiefs on Board HMS "Decoy, "at Duke Town, Old Calabar River (engraving)
1060295 West Coast of Africa, Palaver of Chiefs on Board HMS " Decoy, " at Duke Town, Old Calabar River (engraving) by English School

Grand Palaver at Jellah Coffee, 1874
A scene from the Gold Coast - a Grand Palaver at Jellah Coffee between the Administrator and the native kings and chiefs. From left to right, Folu, King of Jellah Coffee; Adjaba

The Ashantee War, Reading The Queens Letter At The Palaver Of Kings At Accra, Ghana: General View Of The Meeting; 1. Kings Umbrella s. 2. Umbrella Tent Of Special Commissioner And Staff. 3

The West African Regiment (W. A. R. ) Native African Corps
A traditional Palaver (meeting of Chieftains) staged by members of the West African Regiment (W.A.R.), the only Imperial Native Corps in Africa - possibly at one of the large exhibition halls in

Source Size = 2877 x 1999
THE PALAVER BETWEEN LEWANIKA AND MR. F.E. LOCHINER, Acting on behalf of the British South Africa Company

The Ashantee War, Reading the Queens Letter at the Palaver of Kings at Accra
THE ASHANTEE WAR, READING THE QUEENs LETTER AT THE PALAVER OF KINGS AT ACCRA, GHANA: GENERAL VIEW OF THE MEETING; 1. Kings Umbrella s. 2. Umbrella Tent of Special Commissioner and Staff. 3

The Ashantee War: a Palaver of Native Kings, Anglo Ashanti War, Ghana, 1873 Engraving

Palaver between the Governor of the Gambia and the King of Combo, 1851 Engraving

The Palaver at Kinshasha: Meeting with Stanley after Return Voyage, 1883

The Threatened Ashantee War: Palaver with Native Ambassadors at Elmina Castle, March 6, 1881, Drinking the Queens Health

The Ashantee War, Reading the Queens Letter at the Palaver of Kings at Accra, Ghana: Attah, King of Akim, and the Gordon Setter, 1873 Engraving

The Ashantee War: a Palaver of Native Kings, Anglo Ashanti War, Ghana, 1873 Engraving

Palaver between the Governor of the Gambia and the King of Combo, 1851 Engraving

Mendi expedition, Sierra Leone. Palaver hut used as mess
A palaver hut at Mafweh in Sierra Leone, West Africa commandeered as a mess house by the West Indian Regiment during the Mendi expedition of 1898

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"Palaver: A Historical Journey through Africa's Diplomatic Discourse" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of palaver, a term deeply rooted in the history of Africa. From the British Empire Marketing Board poster showcasing Takoradi Harbour to engravings depicting significant events such as the Ashanti Expedition and King Prempeh's submission, these visuals offer glimpses into a rich tapestry of diplomatic negotiations. In 19th-century Congo, amidst lush landscapes and turbulent times, a palaver emerges as a powerful tool for communication. The engraving portrays an intense speech where words hold immense weight, shaping destinies and forging alliances. Venturing further along the West Coast of Africa, we witness raids on James Town for fresh food. Here lies evidence that even mundane necessities could spark intricate discussions within communities seeking sustenance. The encounter between Lewanika and Mr F E Lochner showcases how palavers transcended borders. This engraving captures their meeting with meticulous detail—a testament to diplomacy's delicate dance across cultures. As we delve deeper into Ashantee territory, another intriguing scene unfolds—an interview between King Quaco Duah and a British Commissioner. Their exchange epitomizes the complexity inherent in cross-cultural dialogue during this era. Journeying from Cape Coast to Kumassi reveals breathtaking black-and-white photographs capturing moments frozen in time—a visual testimony to countless palavers held along this arduous path. With lithographs documenting expeditions from Accra to Gold Coast Hinterland, we gain insight into encounters between colonial powers and local rulers—palavers serving as bridges connecting disparate worlds. A lithograph depicting "The Palaver at Kinshasha" transports us to an important meeting after Stanley's return voyage—an occasion brimming with anticipation as two parties engage in discourse following explorations that shaped African history forever.