McGill Library
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Congo Pavilion
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1 slide photograph.
Photograph of the Congo Pavilion exterior (lot 462). The Congo pavilion featured a lively atmosphere of music and art. Frescos of dancers, warriors, forests, and animals adorned the walls. Samples of gold, silver and copper were also on display as Congo then produced 1.5th of the world's copper supply. Craftsmen and artists painted portraits and skillfully manipulated copper into masks.
Pavilion depicted: Africa Place