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Object Number
2004.29.12304
Display Title
Man and boy procuring fire in front of a hut
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: "Zulu / Bantu / (verso) Gift of A. Agassiz / May 18, 1899. / Zulu Fire Making"; printed on photograph: "Native / mode of / procuring fire / 355 / Barnett"
Department
Photographic
Date
1885-1899
Artist
David Barnett
Artist
Joseph Barnett
Culture
- Zulu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Dimensions
Overall: 14.9225 × 19.685 cm (5 7/8 × 7 3/4 in.)
Provenance
Donor
Donated by
Alexander Agassiz
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004.29.12300 | Man with spear and shield |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.12305 | Man and woman standing in front of a hut with spear and shield |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.12308 | Zulu warriors |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.12311 | Interior of Zulu hut |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.12309 | Group in front of a hut |
South Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.12302 | Studio portrait of girl standing |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.12298 | Zulu warrior |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.12301 | Studio portrait of girl standing |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.12317 | Zulu warriors in front of a hut |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.12339 | Man, woman and boy standing in front of a hut |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.12307 | Woman and boy standing in front of a hut |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.12351 | Group in front of hut |
KwaZulu-Natal
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