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Two women of Limande clan
Two women of Limande clan
Object Number 2004.24.6735
Display Title Two women of Limande clan
Descriptions
Object Description Limande clan, Banen tribe, women. These like the Bafia, Yambasa, etc., go about absolutely nude. Their husband, a chief, recently became a mohammedan, so put clothes on them.
Subject
  • Woman
  • Building
Department Photographic
Date 1922
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Nen
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Highlands
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 6.35 x 12.7 cm (2 1/2 x 5 in.)

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