Dread History:
The African Diaspora,
Ethiopianism, and Rastafari
Bongo Timothy Hill in field marshal garb
Bull Bay, Jamaica
Ethiopian Emperor Haille Selassie was frequently photographed in field marshal attire. In part, this reflects the fact that his stature as an African leader rested on his successful campaign against Mussolini's fascist Italian troops. Pictured here is an Elder in field marshal regalia representative of the attire worn by Selassie.
photograph by Jake Homiak, Smithsonian Institution
