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Various shapes of figures in black, including giraffe, water bird, and human face
Various shapes of figures in black, including giraffe, water bird, and human face
Object Number 997-11-50/12695
Display Title Various shapes of figures in black, including giraffe, water bird, and human face
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Handwritten on front: "≠KOW (MEDICINE MAN)"
Classification
  • Drawing
Subject
  • Hearth
  • Hunting
  • Giraffe
Department Prints and Drawings
Date 7/10/1951-1/21/1953
Artist "Gao Medicine"
Culture
  • Ju/'hoansi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Namibia
Materials Crayon
Dimensions Overall: 28.4 x 44.9 cm (11 3/16 x 17 11/16 in.)
Label on object /KOW (MEDICINE MAN)
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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