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Binding leaves around laths to make roof mats
Binding leaves around laths to make roof mats
Object Number 2004.29.11836
Display Title Binding leaves around laths to make roof mats
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Basa Tribe / (Bantu / N.E. Basa & the Baso do not first make a roof mat / then tie it onto roof laths - they bind the leaves around / the laths and fasten there / Basa / 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 N. E. Basa
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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