Rwandan royal court, Rwanda, ca. 1920-1940

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Title: Rwandan royal court, Rwanda, ca. 1920-1940
Published / Created: 1920-1940
Publication Place: Rwanda, Africa
Description: 1. The royal court. The court is sitting in front of a large straw structure within a low circular mud wall. There are two Caucasian men dressed in suits standing near the court. The royal family is adorned with head dresses and clothed in patterned garments. There are a number of villagers standing by the structure. The area seems to be enclosed in wooden pole fencing. The front of the postcard also contains information about the agency: "Ruanda Mission (C.M.S.)" (Church Missionary Society)
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
The back of the postcard is blank.
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 16

Access: Public
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