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Object Number
2004.29.16098
Display Title
Bagobo hunter. Taken at the St. Louis Exposition, 1904.
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations
Written on board: "Bagobo / Bagobo head hunter - notice mutilated ear. / Taken at the St. Louis Exposition, 1904./ Huntington Frothingham Wolcott Fund"
Department
Photographic
Date
1904
Culture
- Bagobo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
Philippines
Dimensions
Overall: 17.78 x 23.5 cm (7 x 9 1/4 in.)
Historical Language
Museum staff recognize the offensive nature of the term “head hunter” in describing the photographed individuals and activities. The term is listed here as it is part of the original documentation of past collecting practices and past methods of analysis.
Provenance
Donor
Huntington Frothingham Wolcott Fund
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.
