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Woman dancing in the foreground, with a group of people behind
Woman dancing in the foreground, with a group of people behind
Object Number 2001.29.25804.2
Display Title Woman dancing in the foreground, with a group of people behind
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Written in pencil on photograph (verso): "Daytime Dace at Gautscha 1952 / woman dancing"; stamped on photograph (verso): "Anneliese Scherz - Windhoek / Box 180"
Department Photographic
Date 1952-1953
Artist Anneliese Scherz
Culture
  • Ju/'hoansi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Namibia / Otjozondjupa / Nyae Nyae Conservancy / Gautscha
Materials Print, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 15.4 × 23.5 cm (6 1/16 × 9 1/4 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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Woman dancing in the foreground, with a group of people behind
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Woman dancing in the foreground, with a group of people behind
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