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Cult members in phase of stunts
Cult members in phase of stunts
Object Number 2004.24.8442
Display Title Cult members in phase of stunts
Descriptions
Object Description Cult members in phase of stunts. Seen for first time by an outsider. Cameroon, Africa. George Schwab, 1929-30
Subject
  • Drum
  • Ceremony
  • Veil
  • Mask
  • Man
  • Costume
  • Ethnographic
  • Percussion
Department Photographic
Date 1929
Artist George Schwab
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon / <State> / <County> / Fumban
Additional Geographic Terms Highlands
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 10.16 cm (3 x 4 in.)

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