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Smithy where the iron from the furnace is heated
Smithy where the iron from the furnace is heated
Object Number 2004.24.6698A
Display Title Smithy where the iron from the furnace is heated
Descriptions
Object Description The smithy where the iron from the furnace is heated by a current of air from above downwards and then hammered or welded together in large lumps to be sold. (see #89) . Basa-Bantu
Keywords
  • Ethnographic
  • Manufacture and General Utility
  • Field
Subject
  • Basket
  • Smithy
Department Photographic
Date 1922
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Basa
  • Bantu speaking peoples
  • 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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