Tools for grinding corn, Congo, ca.1920-1940

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Title: Tools for grinding corn, Congo, ca.1920-1940
Published / Created: between 1920 and 1940
Description: “24. – La Kafubu ̶ Comment on pile le maïs. De Kafubu ̶ Hoe de maïs gestampt wordt.” Village women and children pose with the large mortars and pestles used for grinding corn. “Missions Salésiennes du Congo Belge ̶ Deuxième Série. Salesiaansche Zendingen in Belgisch Congo ̶ Tweede Reeks.” The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Grace à votre charité nous avons pu fonder des Missions jusqu’ aux extrémités de la terre. Le Vénérable Don Bosco. Met hulp uwer m milddadigheid hebben wij zendingen kunnen stichfen in alle gewesten. De Eerbiedwaardie Don Bosco .” There is no handwriting on the back.
Extent: photographic postcards, 14 x 9 cm

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