Skip to main content
Object Number
2004.29.11724
Display Title
Weaving raffia fibers
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: "Tribes / (Bantu) / Weaving raffia fibers - in intro- / duced art among Basa / Basa / Photos by Rev. George Schwab, / 1919-1922."
Department
Photographic
Date
1919-1922
Artist
George Schwab
Culture
- Bantu speaking peoples
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Dimensions
Overall: 10.795 × 6.985 cm (4 1/4 × 2 3/4 in.)
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004.29.11726 | Inner or "heart" frond of raffia palm |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11833 | Man splitting raffia palm frond stems for lath in roof-mat making |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11834 | Man splitting raffia palm frond stems for lath in roof-mat making |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.24.6925 | Two men weaving raffia fibers on standing looms |
Cameroon
| ||
| 2004.29.11723 | Boy making mat |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11725 | First stage in making clay pot rests |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11728 | Making pots |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11727 | Splitting the bisoho or leaflets |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11729 | Making pots |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11832 | Mat making - weaving the mat |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11820 | Anklets |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11819 | Women showing manner of chipping teeth |
Africa
|