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Funnel of palm fronds lined with plantain leaves
Funnel of palm fronds lined with plantain leaves
Object Number 2004.29.11780
Display Title Funnel of palm fronds lined with plantain leaves
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Basa Tribe / (Bantu) / A funnel or ngo' - no', of palm / fronds, lined with leaves of / plantain to wash out ashes of / plants to obtain "salt" / Photographs by / Rev. George Schwab, 1919-22. / Basa."
Department Photographic
Date 1919-1922
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Bantu speaking peoples
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.)

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