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Object Number
2004.29.11740
Display Title
Wooden structure
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: "Basa Tribe / (Bantu) / Village's insurance against / evil influence. / 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: 10.16 × 6.35 cm (4 × 2 1/2 in.)
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004.29.11742 | Deserted village |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11739 | Shrubbery on road in front of building |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11772 | Charms in path to stop advance of evil spirits |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11841 | Termite nest |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11759 | Dragging a dug-out canoe through a village en route from forest |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11760 | Dragging a dug-out canoe through a village en route from forest |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11826 | Method of storing tubers in cavity or excavation in village street |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11741 | Deserted village |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11743 | Man and two women sitting in front of house |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11853 | Woman carrying basket on back |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11839 | Yam garden |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11813 | Roof of a temporary shelter |
Africa
|