Congo Belge. Basoko Fabrication des paniers servant au transport du caoutchouc

Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art. Visual details below describe the original material.

Translated postcard caption reads, " Belgian Congo. Basoko. Weaving of baskets used to transport rubber." Manuscript address and message on verso. Postmarks on verso. Postmark date reads: "16 Aout 192..." Manuscript message on verso reads: "Mon cher Oncle et Chère Tante. Je t'écris de Matadi demain je pars pour Léo. Quand je serai à mon poste je vous écrirai plus longuement. En attendant je vous embrasses. Ch. Deneus". Addressed to," Mr et Mme Deneus. 51 Grand Place, Courtrai, Belgique." and from,"Ch. Deneus. Agent territorial. Stanleyville, Province Orientale, Congo Belge." Translated accompanying manuscript reads," My dear Uncle and dear Aunt, I am writing from Matadi. Tomorrow I leave for Leo.. When I have reached my post I shall write to you at greater length. In the meanwhile I kiss you.".

Collection

African Postcard Collection

Archival grouping

African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)

Catalog date

ca. 1920

Recorded places

Africa; Congo (Democratic Republic); Democratic Republic of the Congo -- Orientale Province -- Basoko

Recorded subjects

Artists; Basket making

Format and extent

1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)

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