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Object Number 2004.29.11772
Display Title Charms in path to stop advance of evil spirits
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Basa Tribe / (Bantu) / charms in path to stop advance of evil spirits / Photo's 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: 5.715 × 10.16 cm (2 1/4 × 4 in.)

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