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Boy standing, close view of tattoos on arms
Boy standing, close view of tattoos on arms
Object Number 2001.29.7607
Display Title Boy standing, close view of tattoos on arms
Descriptions
Department Photographic
Date 1961
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Namibia / Kavango West / <County> / Karakuwisa
Materials slide, 35mm
Quantity 1
Provenance
Donor Lorna Marshall
Donor John Marshall

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