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Man removing pith from bark layer for mat making
Man removing pith from bark layer for mat making
Object Number 2004.24.6927C
Display Title Man removing pith from bark layer for mat making
Descriptions
Object Description Series of 4: a) Boy making mat, b) Bring in bundle of stems for mat making, c)Removing pith from bark layer, d) Boy making mat - mat making G. Schwab.
Keywords
  • Floral
Subject
  • Floral
  • Man
  • Rural
  • Mat
Department Photographic
Date 1921
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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