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Backs of heads of two women
Backs of heads of two women
Object Number 2001.29.24042
Display Title Backs of heads of two women
Descriptions
Department Photographic
Date 1959
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Angola / Cuando Cubango
Additional Geographic Terms Chimbaranda, 3 hours north of Dirico
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 5.5 × 5.5 cm (2 3/16 × 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Credit Line Gift of Laurence K. Marshall and Lorna J. Marshall
Provenance
Donor Lorna Marshall
Donor John Marshall

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Women carrying baskets on their heads and babies on their backs
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