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"/Gao Music" sitting, examining something in his hands, with a bowl on the ground in front of him
"/Gao Music" sitting, examining something in his hands, with a bowl on the ground in front of him
Object Number 2001.29.15070
Display Title "/Gao Music" sitting, examining something in his hands, with a bowl on the ground in front of him
Descriptions
Object Description Expedition VI b/w 120
Department Photographic
Date 1957-1958
Culture
  • Ju/'hoansi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Namibia / Otjozondjupa / Nyae Nyae Conservancy
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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2001.29.15871 Man from Kubi squatting, gesturing with his hands, with an enamel cup, his hat and his axe on the ground next to him
Nyae Nyae Conservancy
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