Wood carving of animals, Cameroon, ca. 1920-1940

Description

Title: Wood carving of animals, Cameroon, ca. 1920-1940
Published / Created: 1920-1940
Publication Place: Cameroon, Africa
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
SALLE DE L'AFRIQUE EQUATORIALE FRANCAISE (PERES DU ST-ESPIRT) - Detail d'une vitrine - Reproduction d'une sculpture Indigene (Nord - Cameroun). ("ROOM OF FRENCH EQUATORIAL AFRICA (FATHERS OF the ST-ESPIRT) - Detail of a window - Reproduction of an Indigenous sculpture (Northern - Cameroun)"). A rectangular two dimensional wood carving of assorted animals, including an elephant, dog, and various birds.
The back of the postcard is blank with printed information about the mission agency: "Aidez les Missions des Peres du St-Esprit, Abonnez vous a leurs "Annales", Pere Briault. C. C. 611 - 49, 30, Rue Lhomond, Paris (5e)" ("Help the Mission of the Fathers of the Holy Spirit, subscribe to their 'Annals'") and the printed address of the publisher: "Dillen et Cie, Heliograx. 23, rue Oudinot - Paris". The back also contains a title: "Exposition de Vincences (1931)".
Extent: 9 x 14 cm.

Repository: Yale Divinity Library
Collection Title: Missionary Postcard Collection
Collection / Other Creator: Yale Divinity Library Special Collections. Divinity School. Day Missions Library
Collection Date: 1880-1950
Container / Volume: Box 4

Access: Public
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