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Basa before hut
Object Number 2004.24.14157
Display Title Basa before hut
Descriptions
Object Description Basa before hut. West Africa: Cameroon. Taken by George Schwab, 1934-1935. Acc. No. 35-31. Bantu - Basa. 3 x 4
Subject
  • Hut
  • Basa
  • Rural
  • Man
  • Dwelling
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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