Slave Statue In Den
In William Branham's den, next to the western hat similar to that used in western photos for his stage persona, stands a statue of an African American slave stripped down to a loincloth. The slave's mouth is bridled with a heavy chain and a bit, similar to that used for oxen. The feet are also bound with chains to limit the movement of the legs. The sculptor chose to give the slave an umbilical hernia, a condition more common among children of African descent.[1]
In William Branham's den, next to the western hat similar to that used in western photos for his stage persona, stands a statue of an African American slave stripped down to a loincloth. The slave's mouth is bridled with a heavy chain and a bit, similar to that used for oxen. The feet are also bound with chains to limit the movement of the legs. The sculptor chose to give the slave an umbilical hernia, a condition more common among children of African descent.[1]
The statue is included in several photographs of William Branham's den, which has been made a museum for cult members.
See more: https://william-branham.org/social/topics/slave_statue_in_den
References
[1] Kimberly Bowman, BA; Dana A. Telem, MD; Jonatan Hernandez-Rosa, BA; et al. 2010, Aug. Impact of Race and Socioeconomic Status on Presentation and Management of Ventral Hernias. "2010/08 Kimberly Bowman, BA; Dana A. Telem, MD; Jonatan Hernandez-Rosa, BA; et al Results Black individuals were more likely than white individuals to present with acute hernia complications requiring emergent surgery (11% vs 4%; P < .01) Results Black individuals were more likely than white individuals to present with acute hernia complications requiring emergent surgery (11% vs 4%; P < .01)."