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Four males standing; three shirtless boys with folded arms (one holding small child), one man wearing shirt and hat
Four males standing; three shirtless boys with folded arms (one holding small child), one man wearing shirt and hat
Object Number 2004.24.28622
Display Title Four males standing; three shirtless boys with folded arms (one holding small child), one man wearing shirt and hat
Descriptions
Department Photographic
Date 1921
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Basa
  • Basa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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