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Image Not Available for Meandering lines and various shapes of figures in blue and purple
Meandering lines and various shapes of figures in blue and purple
Image Not Available for Meandering lines and various shapes of figures in blue and purple
Object Number 997-11-50/12602
Display Title Meandering lines and various shapes of figures in blue and purple
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Handwritten on front: "July 28. / p. 8 / 1. / 2. / 3. / 4. / 5. / 6. / 7. / 8. / 9. / 10."
Classification
  • Painting
Department Prints and Drawings
Date 7/28/1951
Artist Di!ai
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 28 #8
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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997-11-50/12608 Various shapes of figures in red, yellow, and blue
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Drawing
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997-11-50/12615 Various shapes of figures in black and blue
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Drawing
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997-11-50/12617 Map, animal tracks, knife, and hand in red
Painting
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997-11-50/12653 Various figures (snaking lines, circles, animals, and man) in colors
Drawing
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Namibia
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997-11-50/12655 Meandering lines, squiggles, and various figures (animals, shapes) in colors
Drawing
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997-11-50/12656 Snaking lines and various figures in colors
Drawing
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Gautscha
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997-11-50/12692 Various shapes of figures and circles in colors, including humen, lion spoor, and feather; various shapes of lines and circles in colors, including an ant and feather, on back
Drawing
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