cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30288
title: Bailiff or policeman [he who carries out the order of the court.]
title: Gerichtsvollzieher.

description: Annotation translation: "A Banso bailiff. A sort of secret society of men who carry out the orders of the court - i.e. the chief. These masked men also obtain food for the chief, in that they force their way into a village and steal cattle and maize. This is the way it is possible even today to act according to these old powers."; Annotation: "Gerichtsvollzieher der Banso. Eine Art von Geheimbund von Männern, die im Interesse des Häuptlings den Gerichtsvollzieher machen. Die Maskierten beschaffen dem Häuptling auch Nahrungsmittel, indem sie in ein Dorf eindringen & Vieh & Mais rauben. Dies ist die heute noch bestehende Möglichkeit, die alte Gewalt auszuüben."; Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30172
title: A young mother with her child; from the tribe of the Bafo in Kumba (Duala woman) [sic].
title: Junge Mutter mit Kind aus d. Stamm der Bafo i. Kumba (Dualafrau).

description: Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30142
title: An Mbembe man building his granary.
title: Mbembe baut seinen Speicher.

description: Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30841
title: A big festival in Victoria for the King's coronation.
title: Volksfest i. Viktoria anlässlich der Königskrönung.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30291
title: Ardo Dzuli, the Mbororo Chief in Kishong.
title: Ardo Dzuli, Mbororohäuptling i. Kishong.

description: Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30273
title: Protective magic on a house in Banso-land.
title: Schutzzauber an einem Haus i. Bansolande.

description: Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30153
title: An Mbembe man smoking his pipe.
title: Mbembe-Mann raucht seine Pfeife.

description: Annotation translation: "The Mbembe live north of Kishong. A statistic puts them at 6,000 people but in reality there is more likely 10,000 of them. Their appearance has a strongly sudanic element."; Annotation: "Die Mbembe wohnen nordwärts von Kishong, nach der Statistik etwa 6000 Menschen, in Wirklichkeit aber wohl gegen 10'000. Sie haben stärkeren sudanischen Einschlag."; Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30144
title: Sub-chief in Banso.
title: Unterhäuptling a. d. Banso.

description: Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30149
title: The cannibal chief of Ezia.
title: Menschenfresserhäuptling von Ezia.

description: Annotation translation: "The Fisher of men No. 4/59."; Annotation: "Der Menschenfischer No 4/59."; Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30146
title: The Chief of Mbod (Nsungli) in his national costume.
title: Häuptling v. Mbod (Nsungli) i. Nationalkostüm.

description: Note translation: The large necklace is almost certainly a Bamum product, made of brass, resenting buffalo heads. (PV 03.2002).; Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30145
title: Chief of Nkambe (Nsungli), who has since died. A mighty sorceror.
title: Häuptling v. Nkambe (Nsungli), jetzt gestorben; ein gewaltiger Zauberer.

description: Note translation: Ndop or king's cloth, in the so-called tritik technique. The stool is probably from Babanki with the pattern representing bats / Flughunde (German) / dogfowl (Pidgin).  (PV 03.2002).; Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30239
title: Bali man from the Grassfields.
title: Balimann aus dem Grasland.

description: Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30311
title: Traditional priest at work.
title: Zauberpriester bei der Zauberhandlung.

description: Annotation translation: "Ajo 1957/9, Der Menschenfischer No 1959/4."; Annotation: "Ajo No 9/1957, Der Menschenfischer No 4/59."; Note translation: This must be the forest region. (PV 03.2002).; Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30166
title: Young Mbororo woman.
title: Mbororo-Tochter.

description: Annotation translation: "Young Mbororo woman. The plaits hanging down in front of her ears indicate that she is unmarried. Married women wear their plaits towards the back of their heads. One cannot decide what to admire more - her beautiful countenance with its mild expression, the thick hair hanging down in its plaits, or the rich adornments on her ears and around her neck. The Mbororo are a tall, slim, brown people. They keep large herds of cattle, and move from place to place, as Abraham once did."; Annotation: "Mbororo-Tochter, als unverheiratete Tochter erkenntlich an den Haarzöpfen, die vor dem Ohr heruntergehen, während die verheiratete Frau ihre Zöpfe nach hinten kämmt. Man weiss nicht, was man mehr bewundern soll, ob das schöne Gesicht mit dem milden Ausdruck, oder die langen, wie dicke Schnüre herabhängenden Zöpfe, oder den reichen Schmuck um Hals & Ohren. Die Mbororo sind grosse, schlanke, braune Leute. Sie halten grosse Viehherden & ziehen mit ihnen von Ort zu Ort, wie einst Abraham."; Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30171
title: Hair-do of a young woman from the forest region.
title: Haarfrisur einer Waldlandtochter.

description: Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30152
title: An Mbembe man.
title: Mbembe-Mann.

description: Annotation translation: " ... the brother of the young woman in photograph K 2802 [E-30.85.156]. He is still a non-christian. The suspicious look he gives us, and his string around his neck...show, that he is still a troubled man, who is afraid of spirits and demons."; Annotation: " ... der Bruder der auf K 2802 [E-30.85.156] abgebildeten Mbembetochter. Er ist noch Heide. Sein misstrauischer Blick & die Schnur um den Hals ... beweisen, dass er noch ein geplagter Mann ist, der sich vor den Geistern & Dämonen fürchtet."; Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30962
title: Men doing a war-dance.
title: Männer beim Kriegstanz.

description: Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30290
title: Haussa malam (haussa missionary) with the Mbororo.
title: Haussa-Malam (Haussa-Missionar) bei den Mbororo.

description: Annotation translation: "Printed HB [Heidenbote] 1938/5."; Annotation: "Cl.[iché] HB [Heidenbote] 1938/5."; Note: " ... i. Kishong... " (E-30-0,4).; Note translation: " ... in Kishong... " (E-30-0,4).; Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30287
title: The Chief of Akwanko sitting on the grave of his father.
title: Häuptling v. Akwanko sitzt auf d. Grab seiner Väter.

description: Annotation translation: "Cf. [K] 2790 [E-30.85.265] further notes."; Annotation: "Cf. [K] 2790 [E-30.85.265] mit Erklärung."; Note: " ... (Mbembe)... " (E-30-0,4). - Ähnliches Bild E-30.85.265.; Note translation: " ... Mbembe ... " (E-30-0,4). - Similar image E-30.85.265. - Note the basalt pillars. (PV 03.2002).; Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30355
title: A christian from Babungo with leprosy reads his Bible.
title: Aussätziger Christ aus Babungo liest seine Bibel.

description: Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30308
title: Medicines to protect the fields.
title: Feldzauber.

description: Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30299
title: Man from Bali dressed as a Lela-dancer.
title: Balimann als Lela-Tänzer.

description: Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30300
title: Bali woman with Lela adornments.
title: Balifrau i. Lelaschmuck.

description: Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30309
title: Medicines to protect the fields.
title: Feldzauber.

description: Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63522
title: Portrait of Archbishop Mario Zanin, China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of Archbishop Mario Zanin. In this formal portrait he wears ceremonial vestments and looks directly into the camera.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m6363
title: Sons of "fishing folk" at Hong Kong, China, 1947

description: This is a photograph of "Chinese children from the Hong Kong fishing folk. Note the dried fish in the background." The boys are sitting side by side in the sand.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63329
title: Pioneer Passionists, China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of "Pioneer Passionists - Fr. Celestine, Superior." Six priests, three standing and three sitting, pose outdoors in front of a brick building for this group portrait. Four of them wear birettas. The man seated on the left wears a large crucifix around his neck. They all wear badges that read "Jesu XPI Passio."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m6368
title: A little boy learning to carry at Luoding, China, 1937

description: This is a photograph of a little boy "learning to carry at a young age." He tries balancing a pole on his shoulders with objects at either end of the pole.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63536
title: Four European clergymen sharing a meal, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of four European clergymen sharing a meal. They sit outdoors around a square table covered with a white cloth. Behind them is a brick building and other tables. Three of the four men look at the camera. The man on the left looks at something to his right.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63427
title: Group of missioners, China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of "a group a missioners." Ten European clergymen, six standing and four sitting, pose outdoors for this group portrait. Behind them to the right is a building with slatted shutters at the windows. Two of the standing men and three of the seated men have their arms crossed over their chests. The man seated at the left wears a traditional Chinese jacket and pince-nez glasses. He holds a book in his right hand.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63385
title: Portrait of Father Arsenius, China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of "Fr. Arsenius." In this full-length formal portrait Fr. Arsenius wears a ceremonial hat and holds an open book in his left hand. He rests his right hand on the circular table next to him. Covering the table is a cloth with a floral border. Sitting on the table is a crucifix. Behind him is a painted background featuring columns and a potted plant.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30952
title: A dance for the dead: Acting a duel in front of the drums.
title: Totentanz: Fingierter Zweikampf vor den Trommeln.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63502
title: European missioner standing on a dirt road, China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of a European missioner dressed in a dark coat and wearing a pith helmet standing on a dirt road running next to a large body of water. With him are a Chinese man and boy who stand near a rickshaw. The boy holds a folded umbrella. On the water are twelve boats.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m6367
title: A little boy with a ball at Shangchuan, China, 1925

description: This is a photograph of  a Sancian [now Shangchuan] boy sitting on a concrete wall holding his ball.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30966
title: A place for sacrifices in the chief's compound (Mbengwi).
title: Opferstelle im Häuptlingsgehöft (Mbengwi).
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30845
title: The Mbengwi-chief in front of his palace.
title: Mbengwi-Häuptling vor seinem Palast.

description: Note translation: PV has doubts as to the accuracy of "Mbengwi" here and thinks this must be Bafut, where a building of this kind certainly still stands. (PV 04.2002). - Cf. E-30.86.042! (PJ 04.2002).
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m31009
title: The Station in Besongabang 1932.
title: Station Besongabang 1932.

description: Annotation translation: " HB [Heidenbote] 1942/12."; Annotation: "HB [Heidenbote] 1942/12."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m6362
title: Boys from the St. Louis Industrial school at Hong Kong, China [s.d.]

description: This is a photograph of two boys who are attending the St. Louis Industrial school for boys. One of the boys is young and small and the other is bigger and bending down to the smaller one while pointing at him.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63325
title: Portrait of Monsignor Merel, China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of "Mgr. Merel." Dressed in a cassock, cincture, pectoral cross and black hat, Mgr. Merel stands outdoors in front of the entrance to a brick building.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63334
title: Missionaries of Kowong-tong, China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of "missionaries of Kowong-tong." Seven clergymen, five standing and two sitting, pose outdoors in front of a wood door for this group portrait. Chinese characters have been painted on the building to the left and right of the door. Between the two seated priests is a small square table with books on it. The priest to the right rests his right elbow on the table. The priest to the left has his hands folded in his lap, fingers interlaced.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63356
title: Portrait of Monsignor Epiphanio Carlassare, O.F.M., China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of "Vicar Apostolic of E. Hupeh - Msgr. V. Epiphanio Carlassare, O.F.M. - Titular Bishop of Madura." In this formal portrait the Monsignor wears a traditional Chinese hat and jacket as well as a pectoral cross.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63324
title: Portrait of Father Eusebius Benzoz, China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of "Fr. Eusebius Benzoz." In this portrait, Fr. Benzoz sits at a square table holding a pen in his right hand. Covering the tabletop are books, religious art, a clock and a globe. Behind him is a bookcase full of books and a chair on which are a trunk and a pith helmet. There is a pair of shoes on the floor beneath the chair.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63377
title: Father Anselmu[?] with two catechumens, China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of "Fr. Anselmu[?] with two catechumens." Looking directly at the camera, he sits outdoors wearing a ceremonial hat and holding an open book on his lap. The stairs on which he sits lead to a wood door in a brick building. Hanging on the door is a religious picture. Two boys sits on the ground next to him. The boy on the left looks at him. The boy on the right looks at the camera.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63332
title: Two European missionaries on a hillside one hour from Chusan, China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of two European missionaries standing on a hillside above a village. Both men look at the camera. The man on the left wears a pith helmet. The man on the right wears a dark hat and has his hands behind his back. Among the group of buildings is a church marked by a white cross. In the background are mountains.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63348
title: Missionary reaching for a baby, China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of a missionary reaching for a baby who is sitting on the ground outdoors in a corner made by two concrete walls. The child has bare feet and his eyes are closed. The missionary's shadow can be seen on the wall.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63366
title: Missioners visiting a rice mill, China, ca. 1920-1940

description: Photograph of missioners visiting a "rice mill." Three Sisters and two clergymen stand outdoors next to the mill's waterwheel which one of the men points to with his umbrella. On the ground next to them is a woven basket. Behind the group is a covered bridge.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63501
title: Portrait of Fr. Bleser, O.F.M., China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of "Fr. Bleser, O.F.M." In this full-length portrait, Fr. Bleser stands outdoors near a young tree growing in front of a single-story building with a tile roof. He wears glasses and traditional Chinese clothing. He has his left hand on his left hip.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63497
title: Father Anthony Cotta visiting a pagoda, China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of Father Anthony Cotta visiting a pagoda with six Chinese young men. Fr. Cotta is third from the left. He sits on the ground with his hands clasped in front of him. The young man fifth from the left waves at the camera. To the left of the tile-roofed pagoda is a triangular wooden structure.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63505
title: Group portrait of missioners going on retreat, China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of "missioners going on retreat. Frs. Ambrose, Couderc, Durry & [?]. Seated Frs. Caron & Rousseau." The six clergymen, all dressed in traditional Chinese clothing, pose for this group portrait outdoors on the stone porch of a brick building. Behind them is a window framed by large wooden shutters.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63509
title: Franciscan Bishop, China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of a "Franciscan Bishop, E. Hupeh." In this formal portrait the Bishop has a long gotee and wears a pectoral cross over his vestments.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63500
title: Father Vincent Lebbe with a large group of smiling Chinese boys, China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of Father Vincent Lebbe standing outdoors with a large group of smiling Chinese boys. The group poses for this portrait in front of the entrance to a building. Fr. Lebbe stands fourth from the left in the back row in front of an open doorway over which is an arched window. The boy sixth from the left in the front row wears two medals pinned to his jacket. He and five other boys in the font row hold hats.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63365
title: Portrait of Monsignor Wittner, O.F.M., China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of "Mgr. Adeodat Wittner, O.F.M." In this three-quarters view portrait the Monsignor's left side faces the camera. He wears a dark hat, bishop's vestments, a pectoral cross and a bishop's ring on his right hand.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63529
title: Bishop de Guebriant disembaring from a ship, China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of "Bishop de Guebriant, Apostolic Visitor for missions of China, Japan & Islands," disembarking from a ship. He carries a hat as he walks down the gangplank.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m6359
title: A boy holding his hat at Rongxian, China, 1934

description: This is a photograph of a boy holding his fashionable hat in front of him. In the background is a house.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63364
title: Portrait of Pere Robert of Taichow, China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of "Pere Robert of Taichow." He stands outdoors in front of a wall covered with foliage wearing a dark cassock, cincture and hat. He holds a cigar in his left hand.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m6369
title: A Catholic boy at Yunfu, China, 1934

description: This is a photograph of a little Catholic boy at Wanfau [now Yunfu]. He is wearing a V-neck T-shirt and sitting in the grass. There is a rock wall behind him.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63371
title: Group of missioners at Tungkun, China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of six European missioners, five standing and one sitting, in a garden. The man on the left holds a pith helment in his right hand. The man next to him holds a walking stick. Behind them on the right is a light-colored, two-story building and on the left is a one-story building with a tile roof. Behind the men on the right are numerous potted plants.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63496
title: Man sitting on top of a bridge, China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of a man dressed in a suit and fedora sitting on a stone bridge with his legs hanging over the side. The bridge is triangular in shape with a circular arch cut out to allow boat traffic under it. There are leaves floating on the water's surface.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63362
title: Two European missioners smoking, China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of two European missioners standing outdoors in front of a wall smoking. They are both dressed in traditional Chinese clothing. The man on the left holds the long pipe with his right hand. The man on the right holds the pipe with his left hand.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63485
title: Father M. Guisset, China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of "Pere M. Guisset, aged 82, on mission 52 yrs." A smiling Fr. Guisset walks outdoors in front of a brick building. He wears traditional Chinese clothing and holds a pipe with his left hand.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m6365
title: A Chinese water boy at Wuzhou, China, [s.d.]

description: This is a photograph of a water boy carrying water in pails balanced on his shoulders with a carrying pole.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m6366
title: A small child rides a horse at Fushun, China, 1928

description: This is a photograph of "the son of one our leading Christians." The child is sitting in the saddle on top of a horse and holding the reigns.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m6361
title: The sons of a Catholic doctor at Hong Kong, China, 1939

description: This is a photograph of "Peter and Paul, the budding youngsters of a Hongkong Catholic doctor." The boys are both wearing white button down shirts and stand in front of a brick wall.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m31056
title: Manyemen.
title: Manyemen.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m6358
title: Training for the Olympics at Changpu, China, 1937

description: This is a photograph of a boy training for the Olympics at the boy school of Chongpu [now Changpu]. The boy is jumping over a high rope.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m31066
title: The nurses' house in Manyemen.
title: Schwesternhäuschen in Manyemen.

description: Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m6360
title: Boys reading in a library at Stanley, Hong Kong, China, 1939

description: This is a photograph of three boys sitting on the floor in front of a shelf of books as they read one of the books held by the boy in the middle.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m63508
title: Father Santhie and professor, China, ca. 1910-1930

description: Photograph of "Fr. Santhie and professor." The pair stand outdoors next to a balustrade. Fr. Santhie looks at the camera and has his right hand tucked into his dark coat. The Chinese man standing next to him leans against a pillar reading a book. He wears glasses and a dark robe.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m31131
title: Someone with infected feet going to work.
title: Fusskranke gehen zur Arbeit.

description: Note: Cf. E-30.90.142.; Note translation: Cf. E-30.90.142.; Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m31057
title: Manyemen.
title: Manyemen.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m31017
title: The Station in Victoria seen from the mouth of the Limbe.
title: Station Viktoria von der Limbe-Mündung aus.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30725
title: A woman making clay pots.
title: Frau aus Lehm Töpfe formend.

description: Note: " ... (Kembong)." (E-30-0,4).; Note translation: " ... (Kembong)." (E-30-0,4). - At any rate Forest Region. (PV 03.2002).; Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30743
title: A silk cotton tree, which had to be cleared off the building site in Kumba. The trunk was so thick and spongy, that it had to be hacked instead of sawed to pieces.
title: Baumwollbaum, der auf dem Bauplatz i. Kumba weggeräumt werden musste. Der Stamm ist zu dick u. schwammig, als dass eine Säge gebraucht werden könnte, deshalb muss er durchgehackt werden.

description: Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30985
title: Magic.
title: Zauberei.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30716
title: The plantation of Idenau.
title: Pflanzung von Idenau.

description: Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m30719
title: Victoria.
title: Victoria.

description: Stamped: "Museum der Basler Mission, Basel, Missionsstrasse 21."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m6364
title: A baby chewing on a leaf at Shangchuan, China, 1934

description: This is a photograph of  a Sancian baby sitting in the grass with tall leaves in the background. The baby is chewing on a leaf.