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Burial of a Khoikhoi man, with spectators
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Burial of a Khoikhoi man, with spectators

Robert Jacob Gordon · 1777-10 - 1786-03 · pen; brush; paper; deck paint; ink; pencil; chalk

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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A dead Khoi is wrapped in an animal skin<BR />The deceased is wrapped in an animal skin for his burial. One of those present is Captain Wildschut, holding his staff of office received from the VOC.

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drawingalbumbladKhoikhoiZuid-Afrika
Credit lineBurial of a Khoikhoi man, with spectators. 1777-10 - 1786-03. Robert Jacob Gordon. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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