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Man making a hole for his adze with a heated awl, sitting with a group of men in front of a skerm
Man making a hole for his adze with a heated awl, sitting with a group of men in front of a skerm
Object Number 2001.29.17389
Display Title Man making a hole for his adze with a heated awl, sitting with a group of men in front of a skerm
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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