Old postcard with two dancers/warriors....

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Originally Posted by Maurice

Hi Gene,

It takes a lot more to get me offended, and I am happy you aren't also.
Here another image, to keep up the good spirit, which I am sure you like a lot more.

It is a very old image, made around 1870, and also from Celebes.
It is a warrior of Manado (watch the spear)....

Kind Regards,
Maurice

Hi Maurice,

what is the original decription of the image?

Mandao means that it could be a Minahassan warrior.
his hat shows also like that.
not that he is likely not used how to handle the shield course he held it upsidedown, so I think it can also be a studio photo.

regards,

Arjan