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Object Number
2004.29.11739
Display Title
Shrubbery on road in front of building
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: "Basa Tribe / (Bantu) / To ensure against evil spirits / crossing village street - of afranonum / shrubs. / Basa Tribe. / Photos by Rev. George Schwab. 1919-22."
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.)
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004.29.11772 | Charms in path to stop advance of evil spirits |
Africa
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| 2004.29.11740 | Wooden structure |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11743 | Man and two women sitting in front of house |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11742 | Deserted village |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11731 | Four men standing in front of a building, front view |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11733 | Four men standing in front of a building, front view |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11735 | Five men standing in front of a building, front view |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11730 | Four men standing in front of a building, side view |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11732 | Four men standing in front of a building, side view |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11734 | Five men standing in front of a building, side view |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11826 | Method of storing tubers in cavity or excavation in village street |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11841 | Termite nest |
Africa
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