Chief and his guards, Congo, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Chief and his guards, Congo, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Congo, Africa
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Congo Belge I - 4. Chet congolais et ses gardes. ("Belgian Congo I - 4. Congolese chief and his guards.") An indigenous man wearing ornate jewelry and a patterned garment around his waist sits on a stool above a leopard skin. Two men stand behind him holding spears. Postcard issued by "Missions Salesiennes."
The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the mission agency: "Offrandes pour les Missions Salesiennes et renseignements: Groupe Missionnaire, 9, ch. de Fontaniere, La Mulatiere (Rhone). C.C.P., Lyon 58917." ("Offerings for the Salesiennes Missions and information: Group Missionnaire, 9, Ch. of Fontaniere, La Mulatiere (Rhone). C.C.P., Lyon 58917.")
Extent: 14 x 9 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 8

Access: Public
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