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Man in headdress and necklaces
Object Number 2004.29.22327
Display Title Man in headdress and necklaces
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Guinea / 'The Wanigella Beau imitates / the fretful porcupine.' / Photo - by (Capt Frank Hurley?) / National Geographic Magazine"
Department Photographic
Date 1885-1962
Artist Capt. Frank Hurley
Culture
  • New Guinea
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 12.3825 × 9.2075 cm (4 7/8 × 3 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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