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Net for holding pans and calabashes on head
Net for holding pans and calabashes on head
Object Number 2004.24.17173
Display Title Net for holding pans and calabashes on head
Descriptions
Object Description Net for holding pans and calabashes for carrying on head. Liberia. Mandingo (37-77-50/2558). Cat. No.: 37-77-50/2558. See: PM Papers, vol. XXXI, fig. 49, b.
Subject
  • Calabash
  • Tool
  • Carry
  • Pan
  • Head
  • Net
Department Photographic
Date 1944
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Malinke
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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