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!Naishi wearing many ornaments, sitting and eating, with his foot resting on his axe
!Naishi wearing many ornaments, sitting and eating, with his foot resting on his axe
Object Number 2001.29.17281
Display Title !Naishi wearing many ornaments, sitting and eating, with his foot resting on his axe
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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!Naishi wearing many ornaments, sitting and eating, with his foot resting on his axe
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