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Description
Annotation translation: "Puppet theatre for those suffering from leprosy in Kwala Kapuas, during the celebrations of the 40th anniversary of the accession of the Queen of Holland. The player is hidden, and from this hiding-place he is making his sword-dancer dance on the table. (For more information see the report in [Evangelischer] Heid][en]bote 1939, November)." Annotation: "Marionettenspiel bei den Aussätzigen in Kwala-Kapuas beim 40.jähr. Regierungsjubiläum der holländischen Königin. Von einem Versteck aus lässt der Spieler seinen Schwerttänzer auf dem Tisch tanzen. (Näheres cf. Bericht i. Heid.bot. 1939 Nov.)." Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
Type
image
Format
b/w positive, paper print, gelatin-silver 9.6 x 6.8 cm.
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