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Object Number 2004.24.14636
Display Title Vendor of giant pouched rats
Descriptions
Object Description Vendor of giant pouched rats at Kaimosi
Subject
  • Animal
  • Rat
  • Vendor
  • Consumer
Department Photographic
Date 1933
Artist Dr. Arthur K. Loveridge
Culture
  • Logoli
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya / Western Province / Kakamega / Kaimosi
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)

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Vendor and consumer of giant pouched rats at Kaimosi
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