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Two women sitting next to a fire in front of a skerm at night, with two children standing next to them
Two women sitting next to a fire in front of a skerm at night, with two children standing next to them
Object Number 2001.29.14305
Display Title Two women sitting next to a fire in front of a skerm at night, with two children standing next to them
Descriptions
Object Description Expedition III b/w 120
Department Photographic
Date 1952-1953
Culture
  • Ju/'hoansi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Namibia / Otjozondjupa / Nyae Nyae Conservancy / Gautscha
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 6.35 × 6.35 cm (2 1/2 × 2 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Donor Lorna Marshall
Donor John Marshall

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