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Shield and drum from New Guinea
Shield and drum from New Guinea
Object Number 2004.24.17272
Display Title Shield and drum from New Guinea
Descriptions
Object Description Shield (72696), Drum (D/2776). N. New Guinea: Dorek, near Cape Mamori, NW. Coast of Greelvink Bay (72696). S. Dutch New Guinea: Viltage of Kowel, 60 mi. from Mouth of Maro (merauki) River (D/2776). Taken by: F.P. Orchard, November, 1944.
Subject
  • Drum
  • Shield
Department Photographic
Date 1944
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Melanesia
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia / Western New Guinea / Irian Jaya / <City> / Dorek
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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