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for Various shapes of figures in colors, including kudu, turtle, python, bird, and man
Object Number
997-11-50/12787
Display Title
Various shapes of figures in colors, including kudu, turtle, python, bird, and man
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations
Handwritten on back: "/Gow - / orphan / Jan 18 - / 2. / kudu / person [crossed out: man] / turtle / person / python / bird / person [crossed out: man] / dog"
Classification
- Drawing
Department
Prints and Drawings
Date
1/18/1953
Artist
/Gao
Culture
- Ju/'hoansi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Namibia
/
Kavango East
/
Kaudom National Park
/
Cho/ana
Materials
Crayon
Dimensions
Overall: 35.3 x 42.9 cm (13 7/8 x 16 7/8 in.)
Label on object
/Gow - orphan Jan 18 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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