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Object Number
36-56-50/13186.1.33
Display Title
Morema Mokwae (chieftainess)
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: "36-56 / Barotseland. S. Africa Rhodesia / "Morema mokwae" (chiefteness) of Malolo - / holding fly switch. She must be sister of paramount chief. / Purchased from / Mrs. Margaret C. Hubbard"
Department
Photographic
Date
1935
Artist
Margaret Carson Hubbard
Culture
- Southern African peoples
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
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Zimbabwe
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<State>
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<County>
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Barotseland
Additional Geographic Terms
Malolo
Dimensions
Overall: 11.1125 × 8.255 cm (4 3/8 × 3 1/4 in.)
Provenance
Seller
Donated by
Margaret Carson Hubbard
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36-56-50/13186.1.4 | Chiefs sitting on mats inside Katlo |
Barotseland
| ||
| 36-56-50/13186.1.32 | Likishi dancers |
Barotseland
| ||
| 36-56-50/13186.1.31 | Likishi dancer |
Barotseland
| ||
| 36-56-50/13186.1.1 | Woman carrying grain basket |
Barotseland
| ||
| 36-56-50/13186.1.3 | Woman holding baby with charms |
Barotseland
| ||
| 36-56-50/13186.1.2 | Likishi dancers in costume |
Barotseland
| ||
| 36-56-50/13186.1.5 | Women pounding meal |
Barotseland
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| 36-56-50/13186.1.6 | Milking |
Barotseland
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| 36-56-50/13186.1.23 | Village |
Barotseland
| ||
| 36-56-50/13186.1.24 | Group of women with wooden bowl |
Barotseland
| ||
| 36-56-50/13186.1.25 | Typical home |
Barotseland
| ||
| 36-56-50/13186.1.27 | Garden |
Barotseland
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