Chief Tafuna returning to to the mainland having survived the crossing. These are remarkable photos and are the first known images of this important ceremony. Photos by Mrs Anthea Bush the wife of Ronald Bush the District Commissioner.

The Chief Designate - centre in white - prepares to swim to Kumbula Island. Photos by Mrs Anthea Bush the wife of Ronald Bush the District Commissioner.

Chief Tafuna crossing from Mpulungu to what was then known as Kumbula Island. He had to survive the swim and avoid the crocodiles to qualify as Chief. Photos by Mrs Anthea Bush the wife of Ronald Bush the District Commissioner.

Photos from the Albulm of Mrs Anthea Bush the wife of the Abercorn District Commissioner Mr Ronald Bush.

Waiting to welcome the new Chief Tafuna of the Lungu. Photos by Mrs Anthea Bush the wife of Ronald Bush the District Commissioner.

The ceremonial house is erected. Photo by Mrs Anthea Bush the wife of Ronald Bush the District Commissioner.

The next stage of the ceremony. Preparing a residence. Photos by Mrs Anthea Bush the wife of Ronald Bush the District Commissioner.

Digging mud for the Ceremonial House. Photos by Mrs Anthea Bush the wife of Ronald Bush the District Commissioner.

Starting the Ceremonial House. Photos by Mrs Anthea Bush the wife of Ronald Bush the District Commissioner.