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Shamba and Kahibi sitting with Joaõ, the interpreter
Shamba and Kahibi sitting with Joaõ, the interpreter
Object Number 2001.29.212
Display Title Shamba and Kahibi sitting with Joaõ, the interpreter
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Written in black ink on envelope: "Land photos of / ! Kung Bushmen / at Chimbaranda / 3 hours north of Dirico / Angola / August 1959"; written in red ink on envelope: "The number following the Name #1, #2 etc is / the number on the kinship chart."; written in pencil on photograph (verso): "Joaõ (interpreter) / [crossed out: Jao] with / Shamba / Photo 7 / and / Kahibi Photo 6 / Aug 17, 1959"
Department Photographic
Date August 17, 1959
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Angola / Cuando Cubango
Additional Geographic Terms Chimbaranda, 3 hours north of Dirico
Materials Polaroid
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 × 6.985 cm (4 × 2 3/4 in.)
Provenance
Donor Lorna Marshall
Donor John Marshall

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