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Image Not Available for Various shapes of figures in black and blue
Various shapes of figures in black and blue
Image Not Available for Various shapes of figures in black and blue
Object Number 997-11-50/12615
Display Title Various shapes of figures in black and blue
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Handwritten on front: "11. ostrich 2. frog footprint 3. guinea fowl footprint 4. koran footprint 5. duck footprint 6. which is a hippopotamus footprint. 7. ostrich footprint 8. gemsbuck footprint 9. guinea fowl cock footprint. 10. Hyena 11. duck footprint / July 22 / 1 Kuh ka / ≠Toma"
Classification
  • Painting
Subject
  • Ostrich
  • Animal Footprints
  • Hyena
Department Prints and Drawings
Date 7/22/1951
Artist /Um ka
Culture
  • Ju/'hoansi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Namibia / Otjozondjupa / Nyae Nyae Conservancy / Gautscha
Materials Poster paint
Dimensions Overall: 45.2 x 58.3 cm (17 13/16 x 22 15/16 in.)
Label on object July 22 /um ka Toma
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)

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