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Girls, Intonjane
Object Number 2004.24.22047
Display Title Girls, Intonjane
Descriptions
Subject
  • Woman
  • Initiation
  • Photograph
  • Ceremony
Department Photographic
Date 11/01/1954
Artist David L. De Harport
Culture
  • Intonjane
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 8.26 x 11.43 cm (3 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.)

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