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In Ivory Coast, the hanged bird was a macabre warning to travellers: " We have smallpox in this village- stay away". [of the presence of smallpox]

Language(s):
English
French
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Symbolism
World Health Organization
Abstract:
The carcass of a bird hanging from a pole. Verso: WHO/12804. AFRO. Smallpox. SM 5-1980.
Copyright:
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Copyright Holder:
World Health Organization; Source: Record; Research date: 20151216
Extent:
1 photoprint.
NLM Unique ID:
101437253 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A014041
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101437253