C.Zagourski / Congo: Kuba Chief - Bakuba Warrior (Large Vintage Photo ~1930s/1940s)
original vintage real photo - no reprint!
glossy gelatin silver print
belgian congo ~ 1930s/1940s
photographer: CASIMIR ZAGOURSKI - LÉOPOLDVILLE
CASIMIR ZAGOURSKI (1883-1944)...a pioneering polish photographer who emigrated from europe in 1924 and settled down in léopoldville (belgian congo)...he was travelling a lot in central africa photographing african traditions...his postcard series 'l'afrique qui disparaît' gained him considerable renown
size: ~ 24 x 18 cm (1 cm ~ 0.39 inch)
condition: good to very good...a couple of small superficial faults in gloss - please see 2nd photo which shows some of the damaged areas....please also refer to scans which show complete front & back of photo
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