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Men dancing circle dance and singing the 'talbum'
Men dancing circle dance and singing the 'talbum'
Object Number 2004.24.32660
Display Title Men dancing circle dance and singing the 'talbum'
Descriptions
Department Photographic
Date 1991
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Philippines
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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Nyae Nyae Conservancy
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Nyae Nyae Conservancy
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Nyae Nyae Conservancy
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Nyae Nyae Conservancy
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