Haus eines Mfam (Angehöriger des Mfambundes). Daneben die 2 Bäume & die Steine, auf welche die Mfamleute sich setzen. Der Mann mit dem Stab in der Hand ist ein Angehöriger des Mfambundes, wie auch des Njamkwe. Der Stab ist eine Art Amulett, das ihn vor dem Bösen bewahren House belonging to a member of the Mfam Society. Next to it the
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Note: "... [ihn schützen] soll. Nur Angesehene dürfen solche Stöcke haben. (1926)." Note translation: "...should [protect him]. Only notables may have such staffs. (1926)." Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
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image
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b/w positive, paper print, gelatin-silver 11.0 x 8.0 cm.
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