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Object Number 2004.24.17931
Display Title Gio champion bush-cutter dressed for ceremonial dance
Descriptions
Subject
  • Ceremonial
  • Man
  • Clothing
Department Photographic
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Gio
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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