Man with horn attached to his head, Kakyelo, Congo, ca. 1920-1940

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Title: Man with horn attached to his head, Kakyelo, Congo, ca. 1920-1940
Published / Created: 1920-1940
Publication Place: Congo, Africa
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Oeuvres de Don Bosco. Préf. Apost. Luapula Supérieur (Congo belge). Procure: Compte chèques 2719.01 - Werk van Don Bosco. Apost. Pref. van Boven-Luapula (Belg. Kongo)" The back of the postcard also includes the caption: "17. Ventouse (Kisumo) faite d'une corne de bête. Poste du Kakyelo (Songwe). 17. Kopglas (kisumo) gemaakt van den hoorn eener beest. Post van Kakyelo (Songwe)."
Two men are sitting outside, one man has a horn attached to his head.
Extent: 9 x 13.5 cm.

Repository: Yale Divinity Library
Call Number: RG 101
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 21

Access: Public
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