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Headman of a village near the Gomatum River standing, leaning on a stick
Headman of a village near the Gomatum River standing, leaning on a stick
Object Number 2001.29.997
Display Title Headman of a village near the Gomatum River standing, leaning on a stick
Descriptions
Department Photographic
Date 1950
Culture
  • Himba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Namibia / Kunene
Additional Geographic Terms Gomatum River
Materials slide, 35mm
Quantity 1
Provenance
Donor Lorna Marshall
Donor John Marshall

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