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Object Number 2004.24.13974
Display Title Series showing manner of making roof
Descriptions
Object Description 13971-13977 - series showing manner of making roof. West Africa: Southern Cameroon. 3 x 4. Taken by George Schwab. 1934-35. Acc. No. 35-31. Bantu - Basa
Subject
  • Process
  • Hut
  • Roof
  • Rural
  • Construction
Department Photographic
Date 1934
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Basa
  • Basa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 10.16 cm (3 x 4 in.)

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