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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
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
Object Number 997-11-50/12692
Display Title 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
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Handwritten on front: "p 7 / July 10 '51 / red drawn by little girl (*bride) - yellow by a boy - / woman (little girl in red / boy in yellow) / circles drawn by a boy who nudged me every time he drew one. / laborious child improved & drew green human figure." / Handwritten on back: "p 8 / First drawings done by little girl - she imitates green * line dividing the page (I drew) / 1. feather / axe / handle / ostrich egg / box / box / box / woman / box / tin can / drawing of an ant. / ANT (·)"
Classification
  • Drawing
Date 7/10/1951
Culture
  • Ju/'hoansi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
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 p 7 July 10 '51
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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