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Object Number 2004.29.11881
Display Title Large group sitting in path
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Bulu Tribe / Bantu / 31 / Bulu blocking path to prevent Mr. Schwab's passing / before i had "made Sunday" for them / Bantu of the Fang Group. / Gift of Mr. George Schwab"
Department Photographic
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Fang
  • Bulu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 × 12.7 cm (3 × 5 in.)

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