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Object Number 2004.24.9183
Display Title Suspension bridge over Ya River
Descriptions
Object Description Ya River. Mano, Mende stock. Liberia, Africa. George Schwab, 1929-30
Subject
  • Forest Canopy
  • River
  • Rural
  • Bridge
  • Jungle
  • Suspension
  • Water
Department Photographic
Date 1929
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Mende
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Additional Geographic Terms Ya River
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 10.16 cm (3 x 4 in.)

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