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Cali Stands 25.5" In Height Or 65cm And Is Limited To 5 Pieces Worldwide. She Is The Big Sister To Suk. The San (Bushman) Are The Oldest Ethnic Group In Namibia. They Are Friendly People That Live A Traditional Life As Hunters And Gatherers. The Women Collect Wild Fruits, Berries, And Wild Onions, And The Men Pursue Hunting. The San Are Experts In Archery. The Bows They Use Are Relatively Small, So They Approach And Apprehend Their Quarry At Very Close Range. The Tips Of The Reed-Shafted Arrows Are Coated With A Highly Toxic Poison That Has Been Obtained From The Larvae Of A Specific Beetle. The Poison Is Made Using A Recipe Known Only To The San. Various Plant Ingredients Are Added To Intensify The Effect. Cali Wears Several Bead Decorations In Her Hair. Around Her Waist She Wears Layers Of Wraps. A Knitted Vest And Shawl Cover Her Shoulders And She Wears Multiple Red Strands Of Beads Around Her Neck.
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