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Group gathered near stream waiting for fish
Group gathered near stream waiting for fish
Object Number 2004.24.6686C
Display Title Group gathered near stream waiting for fish
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. Watching for fish to rise.
Keywords
  • Ethnographic
  • Fishing
  • Floral
  • Field
Subject
  • Man
  • Water
  • Basket
  • Woman
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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