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Collection of articles used by the Ovimbunda
Collection of articles used by the Ovimbunda
Object Number 50-29-50/13187.1.15
Display Title Collection of articles used by the Ovimbunda
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Ovimbundu / Angola / 50-29 / Anklets / bark cloth background / lower section and central basket just above / witch doctor's things show / against sleeping mat"; printed on photograph: "Tronson / Antioch, Ill. / 4-11-28"
Department Photographic
Date April 11, 1928
Artist Tronson Studio
Culture
  • African
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Angola
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 18.415 × 24.13 cm (7 1/4 × 9 1/2 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Miss Una Jean Minto

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