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Man standing next to reeds that are used to make arrow shafts (print is a cropped image)
Man standing next to reeds that are used to make arrow shafts (print is a cropped image)
Object Number 2001.29.32698
Display Title Man standing next to reeds that are used to make arrow shafts (print is a cropped image)
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Written on board: (verso) "Kung Bushman"
Department Photographic
Date 1952-1953
Culture
  • Ju/'hoansi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Namibia / Otjozondjupa / Nyae Nyae Conservancy
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 33.0201 × 25.4001 cm (13 × 10 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

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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
"The reeds for arrows": Man standing next to reeds that are used to make arrow shafts (print is a cropped image)
2001.29.30303.1 "The reeds for arrows": Man standing next to reeds that are used to make arrow shafts (print is a cropped image)
Gautscha
"The reeds for arrows": Man standing next to reeds that are used to make arrow shafts (print is a cropped image)
2001.29.30303 "The reeds for arrows": Man standing next to reeds that are used to make arrow shafts (print is a cropped image)
Gautscha
Man standing next to reeds that are used to make arrow shafts
2001.29.14665 Man standing next to reeds that are used to make arrow shafts
Gautscha
Man standing next to reeds that are used to make arrow shafts
2001.29.14664 Man standing next to reeds that are used to make arrow shafts
Gautscha
Reeds for making arrow shafts and firesticks on a black background, with a ruler for measurement (print is a cropped image)
2001.29.27164 Reeds for making arrow shafts and firesticks on a black background, with a ruler for measurement (print is a cropped image)
/Ai Ha !O Pan
Reeds for making arrow shafts and firesticks on a white background, with a ruler for measurement (print is a cropped image)
2001.29.27163 Reeds for making arrow shafts and firesticks on a white background, with a ruler for measurement (print is a cropped image)
/Ai Ha !O Pan
Water Hole: Man collecting reeds for arrow shafts
2001.29.2278 Water Hole: Man collecting reeds for arrow shafts
Nyae Nyae Conservancy
Reeds for making arrow shafts and firesticks on a white background, with a ruler for measurement
2001.29.20744 Reeds for making arrow shafts and firesticks on a white background, with a ruler for measurement
/Ai Ha !O Pan
Reeds for making arrow shafts and firesticks on a black background, with a ruler for measurement
2001.29.20745 Reeds for making arrow shafts and firesticks on a black background, with a ruler for measurement
/Ai Ha !O Pan
Arrow: Man gathering reeds to make arrows
2001.29.1291 Arrow: Man gathering reeds to make arrows
Nyae Nyae Conservancy
Reeds - frag. of arrowshafts
16-9-10/A3378 Reeds - frag. of arrowshafts
Worked Wood
Ford House Ruin
Arrows, arrow poison: Quiver with contents laid out on a kaross, including arrow shafts without points, "male" and "female" fire-sticks, two drills, two long arrows with unbarbed points, an arrow-shaft, and six arrows with metal points (print is a cropped image)
2001.29.30300 Arrows, arrow poison: Quiver with contents laid out on a kaross, including arrow shafts without points, "male" and "female" fire-sticks, two drills, two long arrows with unbarbed points, an arrow-shaft, and six arrows with metal points (print is a cropped image)
Gautscha