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Object Number 2004.24.5305
Display Title Two men wrestling
Descriptions
Object Description The breeches worn are made by the maidens of the villages for their champions. Usually all needle work is done by the men.
Subject
  • Structure
  • Man
  • Fence
Department Photographic
Date 1914
Artist Dr. S. B. Wolbach
Culture
  • Wolof
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Gambia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Bantanding
Additional Geographic Terms Gambia River

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