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Object Number
2004.29.11840
Display Title
Baskets used in catching larvae of termites
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: "Basa Tribe / (Bantu) / Baskets used in / catching larvae of termites / Basa Tribe / 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: 10.16 × 6.35 cm (4 × 2 1/2 in.)
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004.29.11842 | Hut with baskets for collecting termite larvae on roof |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.24.6900B | Man sitting next to basket used to catch larvae of termites |
Cameroon
| ||
| 2004.29.11841 | Termite nest |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.24.6900C | Homestead with larvae baskets kept on roof, family and housewares in front |
Cameroon
| ||
| 2004.29.11781 | Catching water from secondary roots of an oil palm |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.24.6900A | Termite Nest in woods |
Cameroon
| ||
| 2004.24.8647 | Separating wings and bodies of termites |
Liberia
| ||
| 2004.24.8672 | Singeing wings off termites |
Liberia
| ||
| 2004.24.8673 | Singeing wings off termites |
Liberia
| ||
| 2004.24.8674 | Singeing wings off termites |
Liberia
| ||
| 2004.24.8627 | Sifting out termites wings from bodies |
Liberia
| ||
| 2004.24.8628 | Sifting out termites wings from bodies |
Liberia
|