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Object Number
61-13-00/1.1
Display Title
"Bushmen in the Kalahari," 16 mm film
Descriptions
Archival Scope and Content
Finished film documenting the life of San people. Series of text title frames followed by footage of described event or activity including dancing, gathering and preparing food and making fire. bw, silent, 10 min.
Department
Photographic
Date
1907-1909
Artist
Dr. Rudolph Poch
Culture
- San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms
Kalahari
Materials
Film
Quantity
1
Historical Language
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