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Tuabo clan, man dressed for war dance, frontal view
Tuabo clan, man dressed for war dance, frontal view
Object Number 2004.24.8813
Display Title Tuabo clan, man dressed for war dance, frontal view
Descriptions
Object Description Man dressed for war dance - front view. Half Grebo. Kru Stock. Tunbo Clan. Liberia, Africa. George Schwab, 1929-30. See: PM Papers, vol. XXXI, fig. 85, c-1
Subject
  • Dance
  • Floral
  • Leaf
  • Performance
  • war
  • Costume
  • Man
  • Ceremonial
  • Sword
  • Weapon
Department Photographic
Date 1929
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Kru
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 10.16 cm (3 x 4 in.)

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