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Rock engraving of rhino
Object Number 38-35-50/13178.1.2
Display Title Rock engraving of rhino
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Printed on photograph: "Copyright / Herbert Lang / In order to fill ostrich egg-shells with water these [San] women come from / afar. After their return to the Kalahari these novel containers are buried in the ground / and may mean salvation during droughts. British Bechuanaland / Hierdie Boesman-vroue loop ver om volstruissierdoppe vol water te maak. Terug / in die Kalahari word hierdie oulike water vaatiies in die grond begrawe en kan / hulle redding in die droogte beteken. Brits-Betsjoeanaland."
Department Photographic
Date 1912
Artist Herbert Lang
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa
Additional Geographic Terms British Bechuanaland
Materials Photogravure adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 13.335 × 17.78 cm (5 1/4 × 7 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Dr. Arthur K. Loveridge

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