FA 400
19 colonial postcards of both the social and economic life in Cameroun. Shown are fetish worship, hair dressing, local markets, palm oil industry, cotton picking, fabricating raffia, meal preparation, fantasia, war drums, indigenous art, tamtam, fishing, cattle raising, local warriors.
Price: $570.00
FA 399
FA 399
21 colonial postcards focussing on the civilizing mission in Cameroun, mainly by the Spiritan Sisters.
Price: $630.00
Note: The Spiritan Sisters arrived in Cameroon in 1924, taking advantage of the French mandate to establish themselves and work for social progress, in collaboration with the French administration of the time. After Cameroon's independence, the Spiritans continued their mission in collaboration with the new state, dedicating themselves to the education of Cameroonians. In December 2024, the congregation celebrated the Centenary of its presence in Cameroon, highlighting the extent of its social and educational work.
FA 398
13 colonial postcards showing colonial and native architecture in Cameroon.
Price: $390.00
FA 397
Journal AOF Touristique, February 1910.
Price: $90.00
FA 369
5 colonial postcards of native life in Haute-Sangha, C.A.R. Four of the postcards are written by the same person.
Price: $150.00
FA 433
19 colonial postcards of native life in Mali. Shown are forest management, river culture, cliff-side sepulchres, local markets, sifting grain, dances and masks, local encampments, hauling water, washing laundry, local butcher, women fishing, tamtam, hair dressing.
Price: $570.00
FA 368
Rare postcard of Mohamed es-Senussi (C.A.R.)
Price: $60.00
FA 367
4 photo postcards sent by a man named Germain to his sister, all from Nkongsamba and N’gaoundere from August 9, 1959 to August 15, 1960.
Price: $120.00
FA 432
24 colonial postcards of different types of Mali. Mainly female, shown are the Samos, Malinke, Sonrhai, Counta. Somono, Peuhle, Bambara and Sarakole. In one case the same woman is taking different poses.
Price: $720.00
FA 364
3 French press photos of French Congo: King Makoko (1958), local market in Brazzaville and the aftermath of fighting between the Bochis and Balalis (1959).
Price: $100.00