Traditional healer performing a sacrifice, Kenya, ca. 1920-1940

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Title: Traditional healer performing a sacrifice, Kenya, ca. 1920-1940
Published / Created: 1920-1940
Publication Place: Kenya, Africa
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Missione del Kenya - Serie VII - Costumi Indigeni. "80 - Lo stregone all'opera : il sacrificio del montone per placare gli spiriti." A traditional healer stands before a bonfire, surrounded by other men and women, many carrying spears.
The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it. Printed at the top of the correspondence section is "Istituto - Collegio Internazionale Della Consolata per le Missioni Estere - Torino (17) Corso Ferruccio, 16 "La Consolata" periodico mensile - Abbonamento L. 5 annue".

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 15

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