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Gable end of a hut
Object Number 2004.29.11814
Display Title Gable end of a hut
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Basa Tribe / (Bantu) / Ancient and present type of gable end of hut combined. / The raffia palm lath at top is old style. Mud below / is new style / Basa tribe - West Baso division / 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
Additional Geographic Terms West Baso division
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 6.985 × 10.795 cm (2 3/4 × 4 1/4 in.)

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