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"N!ai, The story of a !Kung Woman," reel 1 of 2, directed by Adriane Miesmer and John Marshall; produced by John Marshall and Sue Marshall-Cabezas
Image Not Available for "N!ai, The story of a !Kung Woman," reel 1 of 2, directed by Adriane Miesmer and John Marshall; produced by John Marshall and Sue Marshall-Cabezas
Object Number 985-28-50/13136.1
Display Title "N!ai, The story of a !Kung Woman," reel 1 of 2, directed by Adriane Miesmer and John Marshall; produced by John Marshall and Sue Marshall-Cabezas
Descriptions
Archival Scope and Content Story follows a Ju/'hoan woman through her life, she narrates and speaks to the camera (dubbed). Anthropological focus on family and community relations and other aspects of culture discussed and against background of the changing way of live of the Ju/'hoansi as the area modernizes and their land is taken away and they are forced to live in settlements. Color, 55 min.
Department Photographic
Date 1952-1953
Artist John Marshall
Culture
  • Ju/'hoansi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Namibia
Materials Film
Historical Language
Museum staff recognize the offensive nature of the term "!Kung" in describing the filmed individual. The term is listed here as it part of the formal title for the film.

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