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Man sitting next to basket used to catch larvae of termites
Man sitting next to basket used to catch larvae of termites
Object Number 2004.24.6900B
Display Title Man sitting next to basket used to catch larvae of termites
Descriptions
Object Description a) termites nest, b) baskets used in catching larvae of termites, c) manner in which larvae of termites are kept on roof of hut.
Keywords
  • Floral
  • Ethnographic
Subject
  • Food
  • Hut
  • Basket
  • Man
  • Floral
  • Rural
Department Photographic
Date 1921
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Basa
  • Basa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 12.7 cm (3 x 5 in.)

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