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Arrows lying next to an animal hide on grass and sand, with a fire paddle, arrows and two logs in the background
Arrows lying next to an animal hide on grass and sand, with a fire paddle, arrows and two logs in the background
Object Number 2001.29.15093
Display Title Arrows lying next to an animal hide on grass and sand, with a fire paddle, arrows and two logs in the background
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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Man squatting, checking his arrows for balance, view from behind, with arrows and a quiver on a log near him
2001.29.16540 Man squatting, checking his arrows for balance, view from behind, with arrows and a quiver on a log near him
Nyae Nyae Conservancy
Animal hide lying on grass and sand
2001.29.15092 Animal hide lying on grass and sand
Nyae Nyae Conservancy
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Gautscha
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Gautscha
Man squatting, checking his arrows for balance, view from behind, with arrows and a quiver on a log near him
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