Mastomys natalensis
| Title | Mastomys natalensis |
|---|---|
| Artist | H. Hoogstraal |
| Date | 8 Apr 1950 20th century |
| Medium | Skin |
| Origin | Torit District, Obbo, Al-Istiwa'Iyah Ash-Sharqiyah, Southern Region, Sudan, Africa Torit District |
| Holding institution | Smithsonian Open Access |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Mastomys natalensis” is a work by H. Hoogstraal, dated 8 Apr 1950. It is executed in skin. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Recorded origin: Torit District, Obbo, Al-Istiwa'Iyah Ash-Sharqiyah, Southern Region, Sudan, Africa. Browse more public-domain art from Torit District.
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