ملف:The American Museum journal (c1900-(1918)) (18158350542).jpg

English: Queen Nenzima of Mangbetuland. Nenzima was the formost of King Okondo's one hundred and eighty wives, and is more than sixty years of age. She has been queen during four reigns, and is the beloved mother of her tribe. The abrupt changes from glory to nothingness that follow wars and revolutions have failed to dim her fame. Endowed with great wisdom, she is renowned as a debater in court; the righteousness of her motives lends her sufficient daring to oppose rudeness and cruelty, and her charming simplicity places her beyond reproach. When it is announced that she will speak, great numbers flock to court. She rendered important service to her people at the period of the Belgian occupation.

Title: The American Museum journal
Identifier: americanmuseumjo18amer (find matches)
Year: c1900-(1918) (c190s)
Authors: American Museum of Natural History
Subjects: Natural history
Publisher: New York : American Museum of Natural History
Contributing Library: American Museum of Natural History Library
Digitizing Sponsor: Biodiversity Heritage Library

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