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Object Number 2004.24.6940B
Display Title Headman's Orchestra, Five men playing small ribbed, percussive instrument
Descriptions
Object Description A) youth, B) Headman's orchestra
Subject
  • Instrument
  • Rural
  • Man
  • Percussion
  • Music
Department Photographic
Date 1921
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Banen
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Highlands
Dimensions Overall: 6.35 x 11.43 cm (2 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)

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