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Object Number
2004.24.17245
Display Title
Head ornament, Marquesas Islands
Descriptions
Object Description
Head Ornament, marquesas Islands: Nuahirah Island. Taken by F.P. Orchard November 1944. Cat. No.: 53588.
Subject
- Ornament
- Headwear
- Accessory
Department
Photographic
Date
1944
Artist
Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
- Polynesian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
France
/
French Polynesia
/
Marquesas Islands
/
Nuku Hiva
Materials
Negative, nitrate
Dimensions
Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)
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