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Description
Annotation translation: "1. Picture of Manga Bell. 2. His son, Rudolf Duala, his successor. 3. A Baptist Missionary, who spoke a prayer at the beginning of the celebration. 4. Brother of the deceased." Annotation: "1. Bild des gestr. Manga Bell.2. Sein Sohn, Rudolf Duala Nachfolger. 3. Baptistenmissionar, der am Anfang der Feier das Gebet spricht. 4. Bruder des Verstorbenen." Note: Begräbnisfeier v. Oberhäuptling Manga Bell gest. 2.IX.1908. Aelteres Haus des Manga Bell." (E-30.03). Note translation: "Funeral celebrations for the Paramount Chief Manga Bell, died 2. Sep. 1908. The older house belonging to Manga Bell." (E-30-0,3).
Type
image
Format
b/w positive, paper print, salted paper 13.5 x 20.7 cm.
Baptist Church Manga Bell, Rudolf (king) Duala, Rudolf (king) Manga Bell, Rudolf* (brother) Manga Bell, Rudolf* (son) Book Death ceremony Flag Group Headgear King Missionary m Palace Palm leaf Prince Person, representation of Table Tablecloth Umbrella Veranda
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