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Ceremonial mask (91-6-70/50525)
Ceremonial mask (91-6-70/50525)
Object Number 2004.24.17269
Display Title Ceremonial mask (91-6-70/50525)
Descriptions
Object Description Ceremonial mask. New Guinea: Papuan Gulf Region- Elima District. Taken by: F.P. Orchard November 1944. Cat. No. 50525.
Subject
  • Ceremonial
  • Headwear
  • Decorated
  • Mask
Department Photographic
Date 1944
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Melanesia
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / <State> / <County> / <City> / Papuan G.
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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