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Portraits: Woman of "Gao Hunchback's" group sitting, with a child tied to her back who has a headband around her shoulders
Portraits: Woman of "Gao Hunchback's" group sitting, with a child tied to her back who has a headband around her shoulders
Object Number 2001.29.3136
Display Title Portraits: Woman of "Gao Hunchback's" group sitting, with a child tied to her back who has a headband around her shoulders
Descriptions
Department Photographic
Date 1952-1953
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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