“Missiën der Paters Capucijnen. Missions des Pères Capucins. Ubangi (Congo). De Dorpstooveraar. Le sorcier du village.” The village sorcerer is dressed with an elaborate necklace or collar, a feather headdress, and anklets on both legs. In one hand he holds a machete, and in the other a staff. Animal hide pouches hang from a strap worn across his chest. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: Help de Missiën! – Aidez les Missions. “Postch. 9: Pater Procurator der Missiën. Korte Winkelstraat, 1, Antwerpen. Compte ch. Post No 9. Père Procureur des Missions. Courte rue de la Boutique, 1, Anvers. There is no handwriting on the back of the card.
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