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Various shapes of figures in colors, including birds and foot; snaking lines and various shapes in orange and pink on back
Various shapes of figures in colors, including birds and foot; snaking lines and various shapes in orange and pink on back
Object Number 997-11-50/12694
Display Title Various shapes of figures in colors, including birds and foot; snaking lines and various shapes in orange and pink on back
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Handwritten on front: "July 20 / p. 2 / 1. Bird / 2. Bird / 3. foot / 4. / 5. self portrait / 6. / 7. / 8. 9. / 10." / Handwritten on back: "July 20 - p.1 / 1. / 2."
Classification
  • Drawing
Department Prints and Drawings
Date 7/20/1951
Culture
  • Ju/'hoansi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Namibia / Otjozondjupa / Nyae Nyae Conservancy / Gautscha
Materials Crayon, Pencil
Dimensions Overall: 28.4 x 44.9 cm (11 3/16 x 17 11/16 in.)
Label on object July 20 p 1. p. 2
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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