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Two boys sitting, close-up view
Two boys sitting, close-up view
Object Number 2001.29.7608
Display Title Two boys sitting, close-up view
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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