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Begging figure, Baluba tribe
Begging figure, Baluba tribe
Object Number 2004.24.18381
Display Title Begging figure, Baluba tribe
Descriptions
Object Description Begging figure, Baluba tribe. F.R. Pleasants. Africa.
Subject
  • Tribe
  • Statuette
  • Figure
  • Begging
Department Photographic
Artist Frederick Rhodes Pleasants
Culture
  • Luba
  • Mongo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zaire
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 10.16 cm (3 x 4 in.)

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