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Son of a Basa chief, front view
Son of a Basa chief, front view
Object Number 2004.24.13928
Display Title Son of a Basa chief, front view
Descriptions
Object Description Son of a Basa chief - front view. West Africa: Southern Cameroon. 3 x 4. Taken by George Schwab. 1934-35. Acc. No. 35-31. Bantu - Basa
Subject
  • Race
  • Chief
  • Basa
  • son
  • Male
  • Man
Department Photographic
Date 1934
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Basa
  • Basa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 10.16 cm (3 x 4 in.)

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