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Veripaka, known as the “head of many Ovahomba-jimba"
Veripaka, known as the “head of many Ovahomba-jimba"
Object Number 2001.29.679
Display Title Veripaka, known as the “head of many Ovahomba-jimba"
Descriptions
Object Description Veripaka, known as the “head of many Ovahomba-jimba." Photograph by Laurence Marshall.
Department Photographic
Date 8/23/1956
Artist Laurence K. Marshall
Culture
  • Himba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Namibia / Kunene / <County> / Etanga
Materials Slide, color
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 × 2.5 cm (1 3/8 × 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Donor Lorna Marshall
Donor John Marshall

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