Congolese chain gang slaves. Portrait of two mannacled men, members of a chain gang enslaved under King Leopold II's terror regime. This was a common punishment for non-payment of taxes. Congo Free State (Democratic Republic of Congo), circa 1904. Congo, Democratic Republic of, Central Africa, Africa.
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Congolese chain gang slaves. Portrait of two mannacled men, members of a chain gang enslaved under King Leopold II's terror regime. This was a common punishment for non-payment of taxes. Congo Free State (Democratic Republic of Congo), circa 1904. Congo, Democratic Republic of, Central Africa, Africa.

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People Male Chain Restraints Posing Labour Slavery and forced labour Education health and welfare Poverty and hardship Governance and law Prisons and punishments Dress and adornment Portraits (amateur) Congo Democratic Republic of Central Africa Africa

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