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Object Number
2004.29.11841
Display Title
Termite nest
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: "Basa Tribe / (Bantu) / A termites "nest" protected against bad weather / When larvae swarm are caught in baskets / 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: 6.985 × 10.795 cm (2 3/4 × 4 1/4 in.)
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004.29.11840 | Baskets used in catching larvae of termites |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11842 | Hut with baskets for collecting termite larvae on roof |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.24.6900A | Termite Nest in woods |
Cameroon
| ||
| 2004.24.6900B | Man sitting next to basket used to catch larvae of termites |
Cameroon
| ||
| 2004.29.11739 | Shrubbery on road in front of building |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11740 | Wooden structure |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11853 | Woman carrying basket on back |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11757 | Man carrying palm branch basket load |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11756 | Woman carrying basket on her head |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11839 | Yam garden |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11738 | Baso hut with decorated panels |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11755 | Sharpening cutlasses |
Africa
|