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Object Number
2004.29.11061
Display Title
Mokgatka man playing Khwadi
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: "Bushman / Mokgatka man playing / Khwadi - probably most / ancient Kolahai instrument / Gift of Mr. George Leith, Pretoria, S. African Republic / Received May 1895."
Department
Photographic
Date
1885-1895
Culture
- San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Dimensions
Overall: 9.525 × 6.35 cm (3 3/4 × 2 1/2 in.)
Historical Language
Museum staff recognize the offensive nature of the term "Bushman" in describing individuals. The term is listed here as it is part of the original documentation of past collecting practices and past methods of analysis.
Provenance
Donor
Donated by
George Leith
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004.29.11062 | Woman and man |
Transvaal
| ||
| 2004.29.11063 | Woman |
Transvaal
| ||
| 2004.29.11060 | Meeting house of adult men |
Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.11057 | Man |
Transvaal
| ||
| 2004.29.11059 | Man |
Transvaal
| ||
| 2004.29.11056 | Woman |
Transvaal
| ||
| 2004.29.11058 | Woman |
Transvaal
| ||
| 2004.29.12875 | Group of people in front of a hut |
South Africa
| ||
| 2004.29.12874 | Two women standing in front of a hut |
South Africa
| ||
| 2010.5.35535.1 | Man sitting, singing, and playing lute-like instrument |
Xinjiang
Sinkiang | ||
| 2010.5.35534 | Man sitting, singing, and playing lute-like instrument |
Sinkiang
Xinjiang | ||
| 12-61-70/10861.1.1547 | Ilongot woman and man playing musical instrument made from bamboo |
Nueva Vizcaya
|