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Xosa, beauty culture
Object Number 2004.24.22018
Display Title Xosa, beauty culture
Descriptions
Subject
  • Ornament
  • Person
Department Photographic
Date 11/01/1954
Artist David L. De Harport
Culture
  • Nguni
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 12.7 cm (3 x 5 in.)

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