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Door of hut made from oil-palm fronds
Door of hut made from oil-palm fronds
Object Number 2004.24.6917C
Display Title Door of hut made from oil-palm fronds
Descriptions
Object Description a) hut with decorated panels, b) ancient form of hut (2), c) Door fo hut made of oil-palm fronds
Subject
  • Feature
  • Rural
  • Architecture
  • Hut
  • Floral
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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