Photographs of the expedition of Charles Lemaire (1898-1900)
Theme:
music, clothing/ornament, village sceneries, daily life
Photographer:
Charles François Alexandre Lemaire (°1863 - †1925)
Place of production:
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Katanga
Legend:
A small flute that produced various tones was bought by Lemaire for two fathoms of cloth, to the complete satisfaction of its owner. The flute is still in the collection of the RMCA at Tervuren.
Original legend:
Joueur de flûte au village Maombe sur la Kasanga (N. de Lofoï)
Inventory number:
AP.0.0.906