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Object Number
971-2-50/11552
Display Title
Kaross, front composed of panels of various brown and tan colored hides stitched
Descriptions
Object Description
Kaross, front composed of panels of various brown and tan colored hides stitched together; 2 layers of fringe extend from front including panels with stamped geometric decoration. 34" x 25"
Inventory Description
Hide and leather garment, sewn panels with leather fringe
Classification
- Outerwear
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms
Kalahari Desert
Materials
Hide
Dimensions
Overall: 68.5 x 67 x 1.2 cm (26 15/16 x 26 3/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
971-2-50/11552, 151
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