Skip to main content
[Baobab tree]: Large baobab tree that has names carved into the trunk (print is a cropped image)
[Baobab tree]: Large baobab tree that has names carved into the trunk (print is a cropped image)
Object Number 2001.29.30447.1
Display Title [Baobab tree]: Large baobab tree that has names carved into the trunk (print is a cropped image)
Descriptions
Department Photographic
Date 1952-1953
Artist Anneliese Scherz
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Namibia / Otjozondjupa / Nyae Nyae Conservancy / Gautscha
Dimensions Overall: 20.32 × 16.51 cm (8 × 6 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Credit Line Gift of Laurence K. Marshall and Lorna J. Marshall
Provenance
Donor Lorna Marshall
Donor John Marshall

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
[Baobab tree]: Large baobab tree that has names carved into the trunk, distant view (print is a cropped image)
2001.29.30448 [Baobab tree]: Large baobab tree that has names carved into the trunk, distant view (print is a cropped image)
Gautscha
[Baobab tree]: Large baobab tree that has names carved into the trunk (print is a cropped image)
2001.29.30447 [Baobab tree]: Large baobab tree that has names carved into the trunk (print is a cropped image)
Gautscha
[Baobab tree]: Large baobab tree that has names carved into the trunk, distant view (print is a cropped image)
2001.29.30448.1 [Baobab tree]: Large baobab tree that has names carved into the trunk, distant view (print is a cropped image)
Gautscha
[Baobab tree]: Large baobab tree that has names carved into the trunk, distant view (print is a cropped image)
2001.29.30448.2 [Baobab tree]: Large baobab tree that has names carved into the trunk, distant view (print is a cropped image)
Gautscha
[Baobab tree]: Large baobab tree that has names carved into the trunk, distant view (print is a cropped image)
2001.29.30448.3 [Baobab tree]: Large baobab tree that has names carved into the trunk, distant view (print is a cropped image)
Gautscha
Large baobab tree that has names of earlier travelers carved into the trunk, distant view
2001.29.14315 Large baobab tree that has names of earlier travelers carved into the trunk, distant view
Gautscha
Large baobab tree that has names of earlier travelers carved into the trunk
2001.29.14314 Large baobab tree that has names of earlier travelers carved into the trunk
Gautscha
"Names on baobab trees": Name "Kipping" carved into the trunk of a baobab tree, close-up (print is a cropped image)
2001.29.30378 "Names on baobab trees": Name "Kipping" carved into the trunk of a baobab tree, close-up (print is a cropped image)
Gautscha
"Names on baobab trees": Name and date "Shün 11.5.05" carved in the trunk of a baobab tree, close-up (print is a cropped image)
2001.29.30377 "Names on baobab trees": Name and date "Shün 11.5.05" carved in the trunk of a baobab tree, close-up (print is a cropped image)
Gura
Gautscha
Names on baobab trees: Names carved on the trunk of a baobab tree, close-up (print is a cropped image)
2001.29.30366.1 Names on baobab trees: Names carved on the trunk of a baobab tree, close-up (print is a cropped image)
Gautscha
"Names on baobab trees": Name and date "Rush 10.13.1903" carved in the trunk of a baobab tree, close-up (print is a cropped image)
2001.29.30379 "Names on baobab trees": Name and date "Rush 10.13.1903" carved in the trunk of a baobab tree, close-up (print is a cropped image)
Gautscha
"Names on baobab trees": Name and date "Rush 10.13.1903" carved in the trunk of a baobab tree, close-up (print is a cropped image)
2001.29.30379.1 "Names on baobab trees": Name and date "Rush 10.13.1903" carved in the trunk of a baobab tree, close-up (print is a cropped image)
Gautscha