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Object Number 2004.29.11933
Display Title Call drum at Metet
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Bene / Bantu / 34 / Call drum at Metet / Bantu of the Fang Group. / Gift of Mr. George Schwab. 1919."
Department Photographic
Date 1919
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Bene
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon / <State> / <County> / Metet
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 × 12.7 cm (3 × 5 in.)

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