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Object Number
2004.24.33133
Display Title
Compact, tortoise shell, and ostrich eggshell beads
Descriptions
Object Description
Compact (used as perfume/deodorant); tortoise shell, ostrich-eggshell beads
compact. Ju Wasi
Keywords
- Ethnographic
Subject
- Shell
- Tortoise
- Ornament
Department
Photographic
Date
1991
Artist
Hillel S. Burger
Culture
- Ju/'hoansi
- San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Namibia
Additional Geographic Terms
Nyae Nyae Area; Kalahari Desert
Materials
Negative, black and white
Dimensions
Overall: 5.72 cm (2 1/4 in.)
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