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Women in mourning dress in front of hut, with painted arms and legs
Women in mourning dress in front of hut, with painted arms and legs
Object Number 2004.24.6947C
Display Title Women in mourning dress in front of hut, with painted arms and legs
Descriptions
Object Description a) women, b) women manner of hairdress
Subject
  • Costume
  • Hut
  • Rural
  • Woman
Department Photographic
Date 1921
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Bété
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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