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Object Number 2004.29.11947
Display Title Canoes
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Bene / - Bulu (6/96) / Bantu / Canoes with native passengers off / coast of Gobon, Fr. Congo. / Bantu of the Fang Group. / Gift of Mr. George Schwab. 1919."
Department Photographic
Date 1919
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Bulu
  • Bene
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Gabon
Additional Geographic Terms Off coast
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 × 7.62 cm (3 × 3 in.)

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