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Man playing harp with other men standing behind him
Man playing harp with other men standing behind him
Object Number 2004.24.6935B
Display Title Man playing harp with other men standing behind him
Descriptions
Object Description a) boys putting poinon on arrows, b) Man playing harp. G. Schwab 1921
Subject
  • Musical Instrument
  • Man
  • Rural
  • String
Department Photographic
Date 1921
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Bene
  • Fang
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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