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Loffa Bridge
Object Number 2004.24.9095
Display Title Loffa Bridge
Descriptions
Object Description Loffa bridge. Mende stock, Gbunde tribe. Liberia, Africa. George Schwab, 1929-30.
Subject
  • River
  • Water
  • Jungle
  • Forest Canopy
  • Suspension
  • Bridge
Department Photographic
Date 1929
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Gbundi
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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