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Object Number 2004.24.22030
Display Title Witch Doctress
Descriptions
Subject
  • Witch Doctor
  • Photograph
  • Woman
Department Photographic
Date 11/1954
Artist David L. De Harport
Culture
  • Nguni
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 12.7 cm (3 x 5 in.)

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