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Group gathered near stream with cut plant material and baskets
Group gathered near stream with cut plant material and baskets
Object Number 2004.24.6686A
Display Title Group gathered near stream with cut plant material and baskets
Descriptions
Object Description Taken by G. Schwab 1922. Fish are caused to rise by putting large quantities of leaves of leguminous plant into a stream, after leaves have been crushed and broken into small fragments. Crushing leaves.
Keywords
  • Fishing
  • Floral
  • Field
  • Ethnographic
Subject
  • Woman
  • Man
  • Water
  • Basket
Department Photographic
Date 1922
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Basa
  • Basa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 6.35 x 11.43 cm (2 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)

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