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Frontal view of Karu male with chest scar tattooing in front of hut
Frontal view of Karu male with chest scar tattooing in front of hut
Object Number 2004.24.7542.3
Display Title Frontal view of Karu male with chest scar tattooing in front of hut
Descriptions
Object Description Karu male, profile, 3 views. Includes print
Subject
  • Man
  • Rural
  • Ethnographic
  • Hut
  • Tattoo
Department Photographic
Date 1929
Artist Patrick T. L. Putnam
Culture
  • Karu
  • Luba
  • Mongo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zaire
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 10.16 cm (3 x 4 in.)

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