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Kaross, skin dyed red; skin ends have been worn down, heavy weight, used for cov
Kaross, skin dyed red; skin ends have been worn down, heavy weight, used for cov
Object Number 971-2-50/11563
Display Title Kaross, skin dyed red; skin ends have been worn down, heavy weight, used for cov
Descriptions
Object Description Kaross, skin dyed red; skin ends have been worn down, heavy weight, used for cover. Ties. 40" x 60"m some of holes have been patched
Inventory Description Hide, red dye on 1 side, patched in many places, perforations at end
Classification
  • Robe
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Kalahari Desert
Materials Hide, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 128 x 120 cm (50 3/8 x 47 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 971-2-50/11563

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