Skip to main content
Object Number 997-11-50/12603
Display Title Meandering lines and various shapes of figures in blue, brown, orange, and green
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Handwritten on front: "Med. man's drawing / July 20 / Up / Down / Gao Medicine / July 20 / 3"
Classification
  • Drawing
Date 7/20/1951
Artist "Gao Medicine"
Culture
  • Ju/'hoansi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Namibia / Otjozondjupa / Nyae Nyae Conservancy / Gautscha
Materials Crayon
Dimensions Overall: 45.2 x 58.3 cm (17 13/16 x 22 15/16 in.)
Label on object Med. man's drawing July 20; (?) Medicine July 20 3; Up; Down
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
Meandering lines, squiggles, and various figures (animals, shapes) in colors
997-11-50/12655 Meandering lines, squiggles, and various figures (animals, shapes) in colors
Drawing
Namibia
Gautscha
Various shapes of figures and lines in colors
997-11-50/12607 Various shapes of figures and lines in colors
Drawing
Gautscha
Meandering lines and various shapes of figures in blue and purple
997-11-50/12602 Meandering lines and various shapes of figures in blue and purple
Painting
Gautscha
Various shapes of figures in colors, including birds and foot; snaking lines and various shapes in orange and pink on back
997-11-50/12694 Various shapes of figures in colors, including birds and foot; snaking lines and various shapes in orange and pink on back
Drawing
Gautscha
Various shapes of figures in black, including giraffe, water bird, and human face
997-11-50/12695 Various shapes of figures in black, including giraffe, water bird, and human face
Drawing
Namibia
Various shapes of figures in blue, purple, red, black, green, and orange
997-11-50/12604 Various shapes of figures in blue, purple, red, black, green, and orange
Drawing
Gautscha
Various figures of shapes and lines in colors, including men, wildebeest., tin can, and axe
997-11-50/12704 Various figures of shapes and lines in colors, including men, wildebeest., tin can, and axe
Drawing
Gautscha
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
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
Gautscha
Various shapes of figures in colors, including leopard, man's bag for arrow, food, and man
997-11-50/12745 Various shapes of figures in colors, including leopard, man's bag for arrow, food, and man
Drawing
Cho/ana
Various shapes of figures in red, yellow, and blue
997-11-50/12608 Various shapes of figures in red, yellow, and blue
Painting
Gautscha
Various shapes of circles, squiggles, and meandering lines in colors
997-11-50/12689 Various shapes of circles, squiggles, and meandering lines in colors
Drawing
Namibia
Various shapes of figures in red, including cigarette box, snake, vulture, dog, jackal, arrow, bow, and man on horseback
997-11-50/12747 Various shapes of figures in red, including cigarette box, snake, vulture, dog, jackal, arrow, bow, and man on horseback
Drawing
Cho/ana