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Object Number
2004.24.17265
Display Title
Effigy of flying hornbill for house rafter
Descriptions
Object Description
Effigy of flying hornbill for house rafter. Solomon Islands: Bougainville Isl. Taken by F.P. Orchard. November, 1944. Siwai Tribe. Cat. No. 40-12-70/1734.
Subject
- Effigy
- Hornbill
- Bird
Department
Photographic
Date
1944
Artist
Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
- Siwai
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
Solomon islands
/
<State>
/
Bougainville Island
Materials
Negative, nitrate
Dimensions
Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)
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