The White Queen

Margaret Bourke-White1950-04

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

000735660Bamangwato tribal woman clicking her tongue in a shrill native greeting of respect, while leading a parade of other women past their new white Queen, Ruth Williams Khama, British wife of their tribal chieftain Seretse Khama.

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Title: The White Queen
Date: 1950-04
Location: Serowe, Botswana
Physical Dimensions: B/W PRINT
Subject Keywords: Famous Picture, Vintage Print, Special Collections, By Head, Botswana, Transport, Greetings, 1950s
Publisher: TimeLife
Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
Provider: LIFE
Photographer: Margaret Bourke-White
Original ID: TimeLife_image_735657
Credits: LIFE
Copyright: © Time Inc.

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