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String figures from the Beligian Congo mounted on paper with Davidson's notes.
String figures from the Beligian Congo mounted on paper with Davidson's notes.
Object Number 59-2-00/1.6.3.1
Display Title String figures from the Beligian Congo mounted on paper with Davidson's notes.
Descriptions
Object Description Photographs of Africans demonstrating string figures from the Belgian Congo from Daniel Sutherland Davidson Papers. "7. sanza, month. Baugala. last stage is called--Ugau o ngainto. Final stage is called ete e lobola. Appears to be constructed with two loops. path (?) starts two persons holding the twine ex(?) tension. However, the print is indistinct. If ___ is made by 1 person and placed on ground, 2 persons reach through loops and return with larger loop." Pencil drawing included on page.
Department Photographic
Date ca. 1907
Artist Daniel Sutherland Davidson
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Belgian Congo
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paper
Dimensions Overall: 27.9401 × 21.59 cm (11 × 8 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1

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