118 Kings
118 Kings
November 1, 2013
Sultan El-Hadj Issiton Kpeitori Koda VI., King of Djougou, Benin 2013
© Alfred Weidinger
The Austrian photographer has been on the trail of the last kings of Africa since 2009. His research took him to Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Uganda and Angola. Following the example of studio portraits taken of African leaders and chiefs in the 19th and early 20th centuries, Weidinger's pictures show the monarchs in traditional pose and full ceremonial regalia. The photos were taken with a Leica M Monochrom with Noctilux-M 1:0,95/50 mm lens.
For information about the exhibition available at: Leica Vienna
Sultan El-Hadj Issiton Kpeitori Koda VI., King of Djougou, Benin 2013
© Alfred Weidinger
Oba Egba Kotan II., King of Dassa, Benin 2013
© Alfred Weidinger
Ahosu Agoli-Agbo Dédjalagni, King of Abomey, Benin 2013
© Alfred Weidinger
Fo Sikam Happi V. de Bana, West Province, Cameroun 2012
© Alfred Weidinger
El-Hadj Isse Tize, Lamido von Mogode, Kapsiki, Cameroun 2012
© Alfred Weidinger