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Snaking lines and various figures in colors
Snaking lines and various figures in colors
Object Number 997-11-50/12656
Display Title Snaking lines and various figures in colors
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Handwritten on back: "July 25 p.1"
Classification
  • Drawing
Department Prints and Drawings
Date 7/25/1951
Culture
  • Ju/'hoansi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Namibia
Africa / Namibia / Otjozondjupa / Nyae Nyae Conservancy / Gautscha
Materials Crayon
Dimensions Overall: 28.4 x 44.9 cm (11 3/16 x 17 11/16 in.)
Label on object July 25 p. 1
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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