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Object Number 2004.24.8509
Display Title Fortification and living fence
Descriptions
Object Description Kpwele - fortifications livin [letter cut off on envelope, "g"?] fence. Liberia, Africa. George Schwab 1929-30
Subject
  • Fence
  • Woman
  • Rock
  • Structure
  • fortification
  • Hat
  • Rural
  • Expedition
  • Wood
Department Photographic
Date 1929
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Kpelle
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon / <State> / <County> / Selaye
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 10.16 cm (3 x 4 in.)

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