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Boy standing near ceremonial circle
Boy standing near ceremonial circle
Object Number 2004.24.6727
Display Title Boy standing near ceremonial circle
Descriptions
Object Description "Sim lang," a village medicine or ceremonial circle, surrounded by plants of the lily family.
Subject
  • Ceremony
  • Tree
  • Boy
Department Photographic
Date 1922
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Basa
  • Basa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 6.35 x 12.7 cm (2 1/2 x 5 in.)

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