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Object Number 2004.24.7498.1
Display Title Smelt house, Benge Bokapa's
Descriptions
Object Description Smelt House, Benge Bokapas. 2 Negs and 2 prints.
Subject
  • Man
  • Hut
  • Rural
  • Ethnographic
  • House
  • Tool
Department Photographic
Date 1929
Artist Patrick T. L. Putnam
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zaire
Dimensions Overall: 6.35 x 8.89 cm (2 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)

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Surf net for smelt, and handle
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