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Object Number
2001.29.32688
Display Title
"Old ≠Toma" holding his granddaughter, Khuan//a (daughter of //Ao and ≠Nisa)
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations
Written on board: "Kung Bushman"
Department
Photographic
Date
1952-1953
Culture
- Ju/'hoansi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Namibia
/
Otjozondjupa
/
Nyae Nyae Conservancy
/
Gautscha
Dimensions
Overall: 33.0201 × 26.6701 cm (13 × 10 1/2 in.)
Historical Language
Museum staff recognize the offensive nature of the term "!Kung" in describing the photographed 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
Lorna Marshall
Donor
John Marshall
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.