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Congo press.
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Estimate €100 - €150

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Cdt DANDOY / Carlo LAMOTE. In the Belgian Congo/Congo press. Set of four pre-1960 silver prints with captions on typewritten label on reverse. 1-Here is Mbolo, an elder ("bulukutu") from a Nkundu village in the Ingende territory. He is wearing the 'Eteko' net, his tribe's traditional headdress, and is holding his flyswatter and large knife decorated with copper nails under his arm. Photo by Dandoy. 2-Arms of the Bangandu. Close relatives of the Lalia and Yasayama tribes....They are part of the Mongo ethnic group. Photo C. Photo C. Lamote. 3- A war dance called "Ngua" by the Banadu from the village of Yayama (Tshuapa). Photo by C. Photo C. Lamote. 4-A Bakutu blacksmith preparing a mould for making "Kongas" (copper leggings). Photo by C. Lamote, Nov 1956. Format 24x18 cm. Note: INFORCONGO [Congopresse]. The Information and Documentation Centre for Belgian Congo and Ruanda-Urundi.

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About the sale ANGELO TURCONI'S LIFE IN ZAIRE (1950-1980, photos, historical documents, objects, books)

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Auction time 06/27/2026 at 11:00 AM

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6 - Cdt DANDOY / Carlo LAMOTE. In the Belgian Congo/Congo press. See original version (French)

6 - Cdt DANDOY / Carlo LAMOTE. In the Belgian Congo/Congo press.
See original version (French)