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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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