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Nest of the hammer-head (Scopus umbreta), Nile-Congo Divide, Bahr-el-Ghazal [? Bahr al Ghazal], 1915, 1915

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304A/234

Scope and Contents

94 x 74 mm. A view showing the bird's nest built in a tree over a rock pool. In the foreground an African is poking at the nest with a stick. Photograph probably by Christy. The location is possibly Bahr al Ghazal in Sudan.

Dates

  • Creation: 1915

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Fair condition.

Related Materials

For a similar photograph see Y304A/233.

General

SG.

Originator(s)

Christy, Cuthbert, 1863-1932

Finding aid date

2004-01-17 09:41:56+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

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