Chief and his guards, Congo, ca. 1900-19301900-1930Also 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.")still image