"Mbembetochter, eine Heidin. Die vielen Ringe aus Messing um den Arm, die Ketten um den Hals & der Kopfschmuck sind sein Stolz. Es weiss noch nichts davon, dass ein reines Herz & ein frohes Gemüt das Schönste ist, was wir Menschen haben können ... "
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Title:
"Mbembetochter, eine Heidin. Die vielen Ringe aus Messing um den Arm, die Ketten um den Hals & der Kopfschmuck sind sein Stolz. Es weiss noch nichts davon, dass ein reines Herz & ein frohes Gemüt das Schönste ist, was wir Menschen haben können ... "
Alternate title:
"Mbembe girl, a non-christian. The many brass rings on her arm, the chains around her neck, and her headdress, are her pride. She does not yet know that a pure heart and a joyful spirit are the most beautiful things we humans can possess ..."
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Names
Creator:
Zürcher, Wilhelm (Mr)Name: Zürcher, Wilhelm (Mr)
Basel mission membership number: 2277
Date of Birth: 18.02.1900
Date of Death: 25.12.1960
Biography: In Cameroon: 1932 - 1945 and 1949 - 1952. - gemäss BV heisst er Jonathan Wilhelm Zürcher
Profession: farmer (Landwirt)
Geographic references: Mission area: Cameroon {mission area}
Relationships: verheiratet mit: Zürcher-Roggli, Emmy (Mrs)
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Basel mission membership number: 2277
Date of Birth: 18.02.1900
Date of Death: 25.12.1960
Biography: In Cameroon: 1932 - 1945 and 1949 - 1952. - gemäss BV heisst er Jonathan Wilhelm Zürcher
Profession: farmer (Landwirt)
Geographic references: Mission area: Cameroon {mission area}
Relationships: verheiratet mit: Zürcher-Roggli, Emmy (Mrs)
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Dates
Date early:
01.01.1932
Date late:
31.12.1937
Proper date:
01.01.1932-31.12.1937
Geography
Location:
[Geography]: Africa {continent}: Cameroon {modern state}People:
Subject
Keywords:
adornment, bracelet, hairstyle, necklace, woman, portrait f, scarification Individuals:
Zürcher, Wilhelm (Mr)Name: Zürcher, Wilhelm (Mr)Basel mission membership number: 2277
Date of Birth: 18.02.1900
Date of Death: 25.12.1960
Biography: In Cameroon: 1932 - 1945 and 1949 - 1952. - gemäss BV heisst er Jonathan Wilhelm Zürcher
Profession: farmer (Landwirt)
Geographic references: Mission area: Cameroon {mission area}
Relationships: verheiratet mit: Zürcher-Roggli, Emmy (Mrs)
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Physical
Type:
Still Image
Format:
[Format]: 10.9cm x 8cm
[Condition]: good
[Type of support]: cardboard
[Process]: b/w positive, paper print, gelatin-silver
[Condition]: good
[Type of support]: cardboard
[Process]: b/w positive, paper print, gelatin-silver
Identifier
Reference:
E-30.85.156
Citation:
Reference: BMA E-30.85.156
Title: "Mbembetochter, eine Heidin. Die vielen Ringe aus Messing um den Arm, die Ketten um den Hals & der Kopfschmuck sind sein Stolz. Es weiss noch nichts davon, dass ein reines Herz & ein frohes Gemüt das Schönste ist, was wir Menschen haben können ... "
Creator: Zürcher, Wilhelm (Mr)
Date: 01.01.1932-31.12.1937
Zürcher, Wilhelm (Mr), “Mbembetochter, eine Heidin. Die vielen Ringe aus Messing um den Arm, die Ketten um den Hals & der Kopfschmuck sind sein Stolz. Es weiss noch nichts davon, dass ein reines Herz & ein frohes Gemüt das Schönste ist, was wir Menschen haben können ... ,” BMArchives, accessed April 18, 2026, https://www.bmarchives.org/items/show/61262.
Title: "Mbembetochter, eine Heidin. Die vielen Ringe aus Messing um den Arm, die Ketten um den Hals & der Kopfschmuck sind sein Stolz. Es weiss noch nichts davon, dass ein reines Herz & ein frohes Gemüt das Schönste ist, was wir Menschen haben können ... "
Creator: Zürcher, Wilhelm (Mr)
Date: 01.01.1932-31.12.1937
Zürcher, Wilhelm (Mr), “Mbembetochter, eine Heidin. Die vielen Ringe aus Messing um den Arm, die Ketten um den Hals & der Kopfschmuck sind sein Stolz. Es weiss noch nichts davon, dass ein reines Herz & ein frohes Gemüt das Schönste ist, was wir Menschen haben können ... ,” BMArchives, accessed April 18, 2026, https://www.bmarchives.org/items/show/61262.
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