Dieties and fetishes, Congo, ca.1920-1940

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Description

Title
Dieties and fetishes, Congo, ca.1920-1940
Published / Created
between 1920 and 1940
Description
“Afgoden. Fétiches.. Kangu, Kongo (Mayombe). A collection of various size idols and fetishes are depicted on a table. Most of the figurines and statues are carved from wood. The name of the publisher “Belgische missiën van Scheut. Kongo, Missions belges de Scheut.” is printed on the back of the postcard. There is no handwriting on the back.
Extent
photographic postcards, 8.5 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Repository
Yale Divinity Library
Call Number
RG 101
Collection / Other Creator
Unknown
Container / Volume
Box 45 | n.a.

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Format
still image
Genre
photographs (AAT)--photographic postcards (AAT)
Resource Type
Prints & Photographs
Subject (Topic)
Customs and traditions; Religious practice

Access And Usage Rights

Access
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Rights
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Identifiers

Object ID (OID)
16717698

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