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Object Number 2004.24.6900A
Display Title Termite Nest in woods
Descriptions
Object Description a) termites nest, b) baskets used in catching larvae of termites, c) manner in which larvae of termites are kept on roof of hut.
Keywords
  • Ethnographic
  • Floral
  • Field
Subject
  • Rural
  • Food
  • Floral
Department Photographic
Date 1921
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Basa
  • Basa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 12.7 cm (3 x 5 in.)

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