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Dance: !U carrying !Ungka Norna, dancing with //Kushay and !Ungka near a waterhole
Dance: !U carrying !Ungka Norna, dancing with //Kushay and !Ungka near a waterhole
Object Number 2001.29.1627
Display Title Dance: !U carrying !Ungka Norna, dancing with //Kushay and !Ungka near a waterhole
Descriptions
Department Photographic
Date 1952
Culture
  • Ju/'hoansi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Namibia / Otjozondjupa / Nyae Nyae Conservancy
Materials slide, 35mm
Quantity 1
Provenance
Donor Lorna Marshall
Donor John Marshall

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