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Object Number 2004.24.9212
Display Title House building methodology 18, showing close-up of thatching process
Descriptions
Object Description House-building series: #8. A close up showing the method used in thatching. Sitio Conte, Penonome, Panama. PM Expedition, 1930
Subject
  • Structure
  • Building
  • House
  • Roof
  • thatch
  • Construction
  • Method
Department Photographic
Date 1930
Artist Peabody Museum Expedition
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Cocle / <County> / <City> / Sitio Conte
Additional Geographic Terms Penonome
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 10.16 cm (3 x 4 in.)

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