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Indians at Sawari dancing
Indians at Sawari dancing
Object Number 2004.24.14029
Display Title Indians at Sawari dancing
Descriptions
Object Description Indians at Sawari dancing. British Guiana: Barama River region. 3 1/4 x 4 1/2. Taken by John Gillin. 1932-1933. Acc. No. 33-43. Carib
Subject
  • Dance
  • Rural
  • Performance
  • Indian
  • Percussion
  • Drum
Department Photographic
Date 1932-1933
Artist Dr. John P. Gillin
Culture
  • Carib
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Guyana
Additional Geographic Terms Barama River Region; Sawari
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 8.26 x 11.43 cm (3 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.)

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