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Object Number 2004.24.6774
Display Title Basa hearth
Descriptions
Object Description The enamelled pan in corner is a relic of the German retreat before French-English troops, picked up by owner of the hut.
Subject
  • Ceramic
  • Complete Vessel
  • Interior
  • Basket
Department Photographic
Date 1922
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Basa
  • Basa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Dimensions Overall: 6.35 x 12.7 cm (2 1/2 x 5 in.)

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