Skip to main content
Pink bow, four brown arrows, purple and yellow solid circles, by a Ju/'hoan child
Pink bow, four brown arrows, purple and yellow solid circles, by a Ju/'hoan child
Object Number 997-11-50/12600
Display Title Pink bow, four brown arrows, purple and yellow solid circles, by a Ju/'hoan child
Descriptions
Classification
  • Painting
Subject
  • Bow
  • Arrow
Department Prints and Drawings
Date 7/10/1951-1/21/1953
Culture
  • Ju/'hoansi
Materials Poster paint on Sketch paper
Dimensions Overall: 44 x 61.3 cm (17 5/16 x 24 1/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
Provenance
Collector Elizabeth Marshall Thomas (7/10/51-1/21/53 - 6/10/97)
Donor Elizabeth Marshall Thomas (7/10/51-1/21/53 - 6/10/97)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Two giraffes in background with sun above; large tree at left; enclosure center with black bow and arrows inside; large purple person with bow; small purple person with black object, by a Ju/'hoan child
997-11-50/12599 Two giraffes in background with sun above; large tree at left; enclosure center with black bow and arrows inside; large purple person with bow; small purple person with black object, by a Ju/'hoan child
Painting
Hearth scene with two enclosures, two log fires, stones, bow, three arrows, bowl, pot with handle, by a Ju/'hoan girl
997-11-50/12596 Hearth scene with two enclosures, two log fires, stones, bow, three arrows, bowl, pot with handle, by a Ju/'hoan girl
Painting
Man aiming bow and arrow at giraffe; grassy foreground, blue sky with clouds and sun, by a Ju/'hoan boy
997-11-50/12598 Man aiming bow and arrow at giraffe; grassy foreground, blue sky with clouds and sun, by a Ju/'hoan boy
Painting
Large tree, by a Ju/'hoan boy
997-11-50/12597 Large tree, by a Ju/'hoan boy
Painting
Large giraffe in grass with sun above, by a Ju/'hoan boy
997-11-50/12601 Large giraffe in grass with sun above, by a Ju/'hoan boy
Painting
Snaking lines, circles, and circles with swirls inside in pink, purple, red, brown, green, blue, and orange
997-11-50/12635 Snaking lines, circles, and circles with swirls inside in pink, purple, red, brown, green, blue, and orange
Drawing
Namibia
Various lines and circles in black and grey, including bird tracks in pink
997-11-50/12614 Various lines and circles in black and grey, including bird tracks in pink
Painting
Gautscha
Chains of circles in pink, purple, orange, and brown
997-11-50/12658 Chains of circles in pink, purple, orange, and brown
Drawing
Namibia
Circles within circles, squiggles, and spirals in purple, pink, blue, and green
997-11-50/12662 Circles within circles, squiggles, and spirals in purple, pink, blue, and green
Drawing
Namibia
Meandering lines, circles, and snaking lines in pink, purple, and red
997-11-50/12634 Meandering lines, circles, and snaking lines in pink, purple, and red
Drawing
Namibia
Various shapes of circles, squiggles, and snaking lines in purple, blue, and pink
997-11-50/12639 Various shapes of circles, squiggles, and snaking lines in purple, blue, and pink
Drawing
Namibia
Circles within circles, loops, and squiggles within circles in purple, brown, green, blue, and maroon; liquid stain and maroon squiggles on back
997-11-50/12627 Circles within circles, loops, and squiggles within circles in purple, brown, green, blue, and maroon; liquid stain and maroon squiggles on back
Drawing
Namibia