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Playing harp
Object Number 2004.29.11907
Display Title Playing harp
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Bene / Bantu / 26 / Playing harp - similar to / one in Museum collection / Photographs taken by Rev. George Schwab, 1919-22"
Department Photographic
Date 1919-1922
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Bene
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 × 6.35 cm (4 × 2 1/2 in.)

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