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Various lines and shapes of figures in colors, including pig and millipede
Various lines and shapes of figures in colors, including pig and millipede
Object Number 997-11-50/12605
Display Title Various lines and shapes of figures in colors, including pig and millipede
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Handwritten on front: "Tsamko / pig / ↑mileped / Itwee tsamko / Ikow. / July 23 / last"
Classification
  • Painting
Subject
  • Milepod
Department Prints and Drawings
Date 7/23/1951
Artist /Twee
Artist Tsamgao
Artist /Gao
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 23 last; milepod; Hwee Ikow; tsamko
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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