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15 - Edward KARLMAN (Swedish missionary).
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Estimate €100 - €200

Description

Edward KARLMAN (Swedish missionary). Burial of a Chief, Kingoy, Bas-Zaire, Zaire, 1917. Silver print with captions on typewritten label on verso. This rare and famous photograph was taken by the missionary Edward Karlman in the Kingoyi-Manianga region during the "Niombo" ritual, which consisted of wrapping the deceased in cloth and making a representation of him using an enormous mannequin. Format 24x18 cm.

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About the sale ANGELO TURCONI'S LIFE IN ZAIRE (1950-1980, photos, historical documents, objects, books)

Auction location

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

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15 - Edward KARLMAN (Swedish missionary). See original version (French)

15 - Edward KARLMAN (Swedish missionary).
See original version (French)