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Beads: "Old /Gam" drilling ostrich eggshell beads, sharpening the point of the drill on a stone, close-up
Beads: "Old /Gam" drilling ostrich eggshell beads, sharpening the point of the drill on a stone, close-up
Object Number 2001.29.2798
Display Title Beads: "Old /Gam" drilling ostrich eggshell beads, sharpening the point of the drill on a stone, close-up
Descriptions
Department Photographic
Date 1951-1953
Culture
  • Ju/'hoansi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Namibia / Otjozondjupa / Nyae Nyae Conservancy
Materials Slide, color
Dimensions Overall: 5.715 × 5.715 cm (2 1/4 × 2 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Donor Lorna Marshall
Donor John Marshall

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