Skip to main content
Basa woman and Pygmy woman
Object Number 2004.29.11751
Display Title Basa woman and Pygmy woman
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Basa Tribe / (Bantu) / A Basa and a Pigmy woman - S. E. Basa / Basa Tribe / Photographs by George Schwab. 1919-22"
Department Photographic
Date 1919-1922
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Bantu speaking peoples
  • Pygmy
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
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
Basa woman and Pygmy woman
2004.29.11752 Basa woman and Pygmy woman
Africa
Basa greeting
2004.29.11754 Basa greeting
Africa
North Basa chief
2004.29.11870 North Basa chief
Africa
Woman cutting greens
2004.29.11782 Woman cutting greens
Africa
Woman and boy standing in front of a hut
2004.29.11871 Woman and boy standing in front of a hut
Africa
Woman carrying basket on back
2004.29.11853 Woman carrying basket on back
Africa
Woman with scarification
2004.29.11851 Woman with scarification
Africa
Woman with scarification
2004.29.11852 Woman with scarification
Africa
Woman carrying basket on her head
2004.29.11756 Woman carrying basket on her head
Africa
Woman working in front of hut
2004.29.11823 Woman working in front of hut
Africa
Woman opening ngout for seeds
2004.29.11825 Woman opening ngout for seeds
Africa
Making a modern door
2004.29.11860 Making a modern door
Africa